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In a reversal of roles, a fan has signed a jersey for a pro athlete.
Pope Leo XIV had a signed jersey delivered to former Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff’s signature on the back during a ceremony before a game against the Cleveland Guardians. It had the six-time All-Star’s last name and “Pope Leo” above the No. 14.
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The outfield video board displays a congratulatory message for Pope Leo XIV before a game between the Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox at Rate Field May 9, 2025, in Chicago (Abigail Dean/Getty Images)
Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is