Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope
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Massachusetts newlyweds Gary and Kelly DeStefano traveled to Rome for their honeymoon, where they had a chance to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The couple gifted the new pontiff a Chicago White Sox hat and posed for a viral photo,
Rate Field hosted a special mass and celebration in honor of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a confirmed White Sox fan.
In the moment, the man who will go on to become the most recognizable religious leader in the world looks nervous. He looks as though even his considerable faith can be tested by the whims of his favorite baseball team.