White Sox receive letter from their holiest fan, Pope Leo, before postseason opener

Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan, sent a formal letter with the papal seal to the team before their postseason opener. The pontiff offered his thoughts, prayers, and the Almighty's abundant blessings to the players. The letter, which arrived at Rate Field on Tuesday, expressed gratitude for a gesture following the Pope Hat Night game on August 11, 2026. The team shared the news of this spiritual support via a post on X.