Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo XIV received a baseball from the 2005 World Series from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, continuing a series of sports-related gifts from the Chicago White Sox and other teams.

• Pope Leo XIV received a baseball from the 2005 World Series final out from A.J. Pierzynski
• Pope Leo XIV has received multiple sports-related gifts including a White Sox jersey and a bat
• The Chicago White Sox will tribute Pope Leo XIV at an upcoming game with pope-themed hats