On social media, many viewers stunned after a resurfaced video showing Pope Leo XIV attended 2005 World Series.
Resurfaced footage reveals Pope Leo XIV attended the 2005 World Series as a Chicago White Sox fan.
A video confirms that Pope Leo XIV—then Robert Francis Prevost —was a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan and baseball enthusiast.
Pope Leo XIV attended the 2005 World Serie
Pope Leo XIV was spotted wearing White Sox gear during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago
In a newly surfaced video, Pope Leo XIV is seen wearing White Sox gear at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
That game marked a pivotal moment in baseball history—the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 5–3 launching their championship sweep.
It was the franchise’s first World Series title since 1917. The game made a cherished memory for Chicago baseball fans of all generations.
Pope’s love for baseball and American sports.
The footage delighted fans worldwide.
It added a personal, relatable dimension to Pope Leo XIV’s public image during his first week as pontiff.
Known formally as Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope was elected following the death of Pope Francis.
He was reported became the first American-born pope.
His appearance at the game demonstrates not just fandom, but a real connection to American sports culture and Chicago traditions.
Social media reaction
The surfaced video showed Pope Leo XIV attended 2005 World Series gained attention.
In the comment selection, fans embrace Pope Leo XIV’s sports legacy, even dressing like him at a White Sox game
Fans responded with humor and affection. One even showed up to Friday’s White Sox game dressed as the pope in full attire.
That night, the struggling White Sox, with an 11–28 record, beat the “Miami Marlins” 6–2—perhaps a sign of divine intervention.
Though largely symbolic, the moment boosted morale among fans, players, and media during a difficult season for Chicago’s South Side team.
One person said: Wow a human being is a baseball fan.
A second wrote: Well, looks like Pope Leo XIV has been a game changer for years even before his papacy!
While a third commented: He was always a Sox fan.
Another added: It’s almost hard to believe the white Sox won a world series, we know it happened in 2005.
Someone else said: Were they the exciting moments of the games?
Pope’s family loyalty divided between Cubs, Cardinals, and White Sox
John Prevost, the pope’s brother, confirmed the family’s split baseball loyalties.
Each parent supported a different team in the MLB.
John said, “He was never a Cubs fan. Our mother liked the Cubs. Our dad was all in on the Cardinals.”
Despite the mix, Robert, now Pope Leo XIV, consistently supported the White Sox, even during years when the team wasn’t performing well.
Additionally, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell chimed in with a joke. He said the pope should help the “Bulls in the draft lottery”
The Chicago Bulls currently sit 12th, with an 8% chance of moving into the top four in this year’s NBA lottery.
Their 1.7% chance at landing the No. 1 overall pick, expected to be Duke’s Cooper Flagg, adds intrigue to the upcoming draw.