Pope-Themed Hats for White Sox Fans

0:00On April 9th, Chicago White Sox fans got some holy news. The team is honoring Pope Leo IV, their biggest supporter, with special. Pope theme hats at the August 11th game against the Cincinnati Reds. These miters feature the Sox logo right in the center, handed out to folks in sections they're calling pews, but only if you buy tickets straight from the team. The Pope's a Chicago native and diehard White Sox follower. And this promo builds on tributes they've already done. Back in May, they put up artwork near his seat from the 2005 World Series opener, showing him cheering the team to victory. That series win was the Sox first title since 1917, and the Pope was right there, soaking it in. Fans love how he stayed loyal, even breaking Vatican rules last year by rocking a White Sox cap during a visit. More recently, the team hosted an event celebrating his election as the first American Pope, and at a ceremony for the 2005 squad, they, gay star Paul Cunerco, a jersey signed by his holiness.

1:02Just weeks back, he even gave a thumbs up to a sock shout from the crowd. All this shows the Sox spirit runs deep, even to the Vatican catch that game if you want your own papal gear. Stay tuned with MLB news today. AI powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.