Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A "holy" night on Chicago’s South Side?
On August 11, 2026, the White Sox honored Chicago native and lifelong fan Pope Leo XIV with a papal mitre giveaway that grew from 2,500 hats to more than 40,000 for a sellout crowd at Rate Field. They also incorporated the Mass' "peace be with you" into the evening.
The celebration mixed the Catholic faith, fandom, and Chicago pride.