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Pope Leo hat giveaway turns White Sox game into the church of baseball:
CHICAGO (RNS) — After three terrible years, the White Sox are in the midst of a revival — ...
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Over 40,000 papal hats distributed at White Sox gameAt the sold-out Aug. 11 game in Chicago, the team paired the giveaway with Catholic-inspired activities.
Key FactsAug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: religionnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: religionnews.com
- On Aug. 11, 2026, every visitor at the game against the Cincinnati Reds received a Sox-logo miter-style hat at Rate Field, and team officials said more than 40,000 were distributed.
- The program included a fifth-inning passing of the peace, an appearance by Catholic schoolchildren and Sister Mary Jo Sobieck throwing the first pitch.
- Before the game, the White Sox had a 61-56 record after winning two of three against the Cleveland Guardians, and their previous year’s attendance total had already been surpassed.
- The Cincinnati Reds subsequently won 5-4 in the 10th inning, with the potential tying run still on base.
"Baseball is a game of failure," he said. "I think for us baseball players, remembering that Jesus is at the center and remembering that our faith is, first and foremost, not baseball, that’s very helpful."— Drew Romo, White Sox catcher, said this during an interview in the Sox dugout before the game.
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RNS Aug 12
Pope Leo hat giveaway turns White Sox game into the church of baseball: CHICAGO (RNS) — After three terrible years, the White Sox are in the midst of a revival — ...
religionnews.com/2026/08/12/pope-leo-fans-fill-white-sox-stadium-for-pope-hat-giveaway-and-keep-believing/
Watch these White Sox 'Peace Be With You' videos to feel better about the world: The White Sox' "Pope Hat" giveaway night featured a new kind of ...
sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-white-sox/news/white-sox-peace-be-you-videos/849451f2da752eb06e558faa
The Chicago White Sox celebrated their most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV, with a sold-out “Pope Hat” night at Rate Field.
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When I see each and every one of you, when I see how people gather together to celebrate their faith, I discover myself how much hope there is in the world in this jubilee year of hope.— Pope Leo XIV during a video message at the celebration at Rate Field.
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I’d like to take this opportunity to invite each one of you to look into your own hearts, to recognize that God is present, and that perhaps in many different ways, God is reaching out to you.— Pope Leo XIV addressing young people gathered in Chicago and watching online during his first public address.
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