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Pope Leo XIV receives baseball from final out of 2005 World Series game

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV receives baseball from final out of 2005 World Series game
Summary

Pope Leo XIV was presented with the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series by former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The pope, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, attended the game at U.S. Cellular Field, now known as Guaranteed Rate Field, where the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 5-3. This baseball adds to the memorabilia collection Leo has received from the White Sox, including a signed jersey and a bat. The White Sox plan to honor the pontiff with a special tribute during an upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds on August 11.

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  • •Pope Leo XIV met A.J. Pierzynski for the baseball presentation.
  • •The game was part of the White Sox's 2005 World Series championship.
  • •The White Sox plan a tribute to the Pope on August 11.
  • •Leo previously received a signed jersey and game-used bat from the team.
  • •The Pope's fandom was evident when he wore a White Sox cap at the Vatican.
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  • 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Pope gets ball from final out of 2005 White Sox World Series game that he attended
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The future Pope Leo XIV was famously caught on camera in 2005, cheering from the stands during the game

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