White Sox unveil a multimedia installation to honor Pope Leo
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Pope Leo XIV was honored Monday by his favorite baseball team, the Chicago White Sox. Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8.
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.