White Sox present team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo XIV
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Chicago White Sox gave a team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo XIV during a ceremony at the Vatican on August 27, 2026. This follows the team's prior giveaway of White Sox-themed pope hats at an August 11 game against the Cincinnati Reds. The gesture highlights the franchise's engagement with fans and features an element of cultural exchange. The team's ongoing relationship with the Vatican signifies its ambition to connect baseball with broader cultural and historical contexts.
- •White Sox gave a papal miter to Pope Leo XIV on August 27, 2026.
- •The event took place at the Vatican.
- •The White Sox had previously given away themed hats on August 11.
- •The gesture aims to strengthen the team's connection with fans.
- •It highlights the cultural exchange between sports and historical figures.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Pope Leo gifted White Sox pope hat in Rome
- 10:21 PMBlock Club Chicago — Pope Leo Given His Own White Sox ‘Pope Hat’ During Visit With South Side Priest - Block Club Chicago
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox gift Chicago native Pope Leo XIV a team-branded mitre
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox pope hat rightfully makes its way to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV
- 7:07 PMESPN — White Sox give team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
"CHICAGO (WGN) — Since becoming pontiff, many have brought Pope Leo XIV tons of White Sox-themed gifts. But now, he’s the proud owner of a rare piece of merchandise inspired by himself. Father Tom McCarthy, head of the Augustinian Order at St. Rita and longtime friend of the pontiff, brought him the team’s pope-themed hat and […]
"The world's most famous Sox fan was gifted a nicer version of the pope-style hats passed out to 40,000 fans at a game earlier this month.
"The team had previously given away White Sox-themed pope hats during their Aug. 11 game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 12:01 AMPope Leo gifted White Sox pope hat in Rome
CHICAGO (WGN) — Since becoming pontiff, many have brought Pope Leo XIV tons of White Sox-themed gifts. But now, he’s the proud owner of a rare piece of merchandise inspired by himself. Father Tom McCarthy, head of the Augustinian Order at St. Rita and longtime friend of the pontiff, brought him the team’s pope-themed hat and […]
- Block Club ChicagoAug 27, 2026, 10:21 PMPope Leo Given His Own White Sox ‘Pope Hat’ During Visit With South Side Priest - Block Club Chicago
The world's most famous Sox fan was gifted a nicer version of the pope-style hats passed out to 40,000 fans at a game earlier this month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:23 PMWhite Sox gift Chicago native Pope Leo XIV a team-branded mitre
The Chicago White Sox have given their most holy fan, Pope Leo XIV, an official White Sox mitre. Check it out here.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:45 PMWhite Sox pope hat rightfully makes its way to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV
A beloved game giveaway turned into a papal gift for the world's most famous White Sox fan.
- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 7:07 PMWhite Sox give team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
The team had previously given away White Sox-themed pope hats during their Aug. 11 game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 4:59 AMBraves predicted to sign veteran $6M World Series champion, two-time Gold Glove winner
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 4:12 AMRed Sox Still Owe Jordan Hicks $4 Million to Pitch for White Sox in 2027- MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 AMThe Red Sox Have Clear Path to Play Franklin Arias, Trevor Story, and Curtis Mead
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 3:17 AMOn New PBO Taylor Smith: What’s In A Number?
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 3:15 AMThe Reds Could Find an Ideal Trade Partner Right in Ohio
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 11:42 PMMilwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine emerging as candidate for Houston Astros' GM job
