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Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States (specifically Chicago), and he just happens to be a massive Chicago White Sox fan.
Maybe it’s divine intervention, as the pope (then known as “Father Bob”) was in attendance for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, which marks the last time the ChiSox won the World Series.
The organization has enthusiastically embraced the pope’s fandom. On August 11, the team hosted a “Pope Night” at the ballpark, giving out 40,000 custom black-and-white novelty miter hats.
The White Sox also received a formal letter of blessing from the Pope just before sweeping the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series.
The oddsmakers at BetOnline Sports & Casino have created some Pope Leo XIV props surrounding his love of the White Sox.
Will Pope Leo attend a White Sox game during ALDS?
Yes +300
No -500
Will Pope Leo throw out first pitch during ALDS?
Yes +1200
No -5000
Will Pope Leo tweet about White Sox on Saturday?
Yes +900
No -3000
Will "Pope Leo" trend on X during any ALDS game?
Yes -120
No -120
Will the White Sox release white smoke at Rate Field after an ALDS win?
Yes +1200
No -5000
Will White Sox hand out Pope-themed promotional item during ALDS?
Yes +800
No -2500
How many times will Pope Leo be mentioned during Game 3 broadcast?
Over/Under 2.5 mentions
Will any Sox player or coach reference Pope Leo in ALDS interview?
Yes -200
No +150
