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, and the White Sox plan to honor him with themed hats at a game.

• Pope Leo XIV received a baseball from the 2005 World Series final out from A.J. Pierzynski
• Pope Leo XIV was a fan of the Chicago White Sox and attended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series
• The Chicago White Sox plan to honor Pope Leo XIV with pope-themed hats at an August game