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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener
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HOUSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros. The Sept. 9 letter was addressed to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, and the team said it arrived at Chicago’s Rate Field on Tuesday ahead of Game 1 of […]
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Pope Leo XIV sends blessing to White Sox as playoff run begins
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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener
Pope Leo XIV said Friday he welcomes journalists to chronicle his travels, in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump, who recently kicked three news outlets out of the White House before having to undo that ban.
Divine intervention? With the Chicago White Sox clinching a spot in the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2021 with their Thursday afternoon win against the Kansas City Royals, Pope Leo XIV, who grew up in Chicago and is a fan of the team, was asked whether he played a role in Chicago cracking t…
PARIS (AP) — Might a helping hand from Pope Leo XIV partly explain the Chicago White Sox’s improbable return to the playoffs? “No comment,” the pontiff replied with a beaming smile when a reporter on his plane to France asked whether the surprise sprung Thursday by the long-suffering team was miracu…
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo’s beloved Chicago White Sox may have pulled off a miracle this year, making Major League Baseball’s playoffs for the first time since 2021. But the longtime fan of the South Siders won’t reveal if he called on a little help from on high.
The Chicago White Sox have received a special blessing as they embark on their post-season journey. Pope Leo XIV, who may be the team’s most famous fan, sent a letter of support ahead of Tuesday’s showdown against the Houston Astros.
HOUSTON — The White Sox are in the Pope's thoughts and prayers, as well as "the Almighty's abundant blessings," as they begin the postseason. So says Pope Leo XIV himself. The pontiff and lifelong Sox fan sent a letter — on papal stationery and with the pope's seal imprinted — with well wishes for t…
HOUSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros. The Sept. 9 letter was addressed to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, and the team said it arrived at Chicago’s Rate Field on Tuesday ahead of Game 1 of […]
The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros. The September 9 letter was addressed to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf. The team says it arrived at Chicago’s Rate Field ahead of Game 1 of its AL Wild Card Series against t…
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter of support to the White Sox that the team shared on social media hours before the American League Chicago team went on to defeat Houston 6-3 at Daikin Park on Tuesday
