2005 World Series, Chicago White Sox and Pope Leo XIV
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The Chicago White Sox, the team which Pope Leo XIV rooted for in his life before the Vatican, plans to honor him where he sat during the 2005 World Series.
The new pope, who was born in Chicago, said that tennis is his favorite sport. Pope Leo XIV, born and raised in Chicago, has captured global attention for two reasons: his historic role as the first American-born pontiff and his unexpected sports fandom.