Papal Blessing for White Sox
Pope Leo XIV Sends Blessing to Chicago White Sox for Playoff Opener
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Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime White Sox fan, sent the team a letter of support before its American League Wild Card opener against the Houston Astros. Addressed to team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, the letter thanked him for a note following the White Sox’s August tribute to the pope. Leo invoked his view of sports as a “school of life,” saying he hoped the team would foster friendship and solidarity, and offered blessings to Reinsdorf and his loved ones.
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The letter was dated Sept. 9 and, according to the team, arrived at Rate Field on Tuesday; one report said it arrived about half an hour before first pitch.
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The White Sox reached the playoffs with an 84-78 record after losing at least 101 games in each of the previous three seasons.
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Asked whether he had helped cause the team’s turnaround, Leo smiled and replied, “No comment.”
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The White Sox’s playoff berth coincided with one for the Chicago Cubs, marking the first time both Chicago teams qualified since 2020, according to CBS News.
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