White Sox present team-themed papal miter to Pope Leo XIV
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Last updated Aug 27, 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.
- 7:07 PMESPN — White 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.
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