**Pope Leo XIV Honored at Chicago White Sox Ballpark for 2005 World Series Attendance**
Pope Leo XIV is set to be recognized at the Chicago White Sox’s Rate Field, commemorating his attendance at the 2005 World Series. The team will unveil a special graphic on Monday to honor the pope’s connection to this historic event.
Recently, Chicago native Robert Prevost shared his White Sox fandom, and footage of him attending Game 1 of the 2005 World Series has gained traction on social media. During the MLB on FOX broadcast of the game on October 22, 2005, Prevost was captured on camera in the top of the ninth inning as the White Sox secured a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros. The new graphic at Rate Field will mark the spot where the future pope cheered for Chicago during this pivotal win, which was the first of a four-game sweep that led to the championship.
The White Sox stated that the pillar artwork celebrates the pope’s Chicago roots and highlights the unifying power of baseball on a global scale. According to the team, the pope attended the game alongside the late Ed Schmit, a family friend and season ticket holder. Schmit and the pope were connected through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago’s South Side, and Schmit’s son, Nick, continues to hold the account for the pope’s World Series seat.
Despite recent struggles, the White Sox and their fans have embraced their connection to the new pope since his election, even sending a jersey and hat to the Vatican following the announcement.
In a lighthearted display of fandom, a group of White Sox supporters dressed as the pope and watched their team suffer a 13-3 defeat against the crosstown Cubs from the bleachers at Wrigley Field last Friday.
**FAQ**
**Why is Pope Leo XIV being honored at Rate Field?**
Pope Leo XIV is being honored at Rate Field to commemorate his attendance at the 2005 World Series, where he cheered for the White Sox during their victory over the Houston Astros.
