The Chicago White Sox host a special “Pope Night” at Rate Field, offering pope-themed hats to fans. Multiple outlets report the giveaway is tied to Pope Leo XIV, who is described as a White Sox fan.
The articles note that the team leans into the connection following the pope’s rise to the Catholic Church’s top role in 2025. The promotion is framed as a broader fan celebration rather than a standalone event: at the Tuesday game, outlets also describe the hats being used around the stadium, including for on-field moments such as home-run celebrations.
Yahoo Sports also reports on game action in parallel with the theme, saying the White Sox use the pope-hat promotion during the game but still lose in extra innings to the Cincinnati Reds. Other coverage focuses primarily on the giveaway and the links between the club and the Chicago-born pontiff.
