The White Sox are 13-17 since May 8, when Robert Prevost become Pope Leo XIV. That doesn't sound great, but consider this: they were 10-28 before their boy became the head of the Catholic church.

Beyond the White Sox, who lost a record 121 games last season, Pope Leo XIV is also a Villanova Wildcat, having graduated from the university in 1977. What do you think? Be the first to comment.

There's a mural of Pope Leo XIV at the White Sox's park, near where he sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Yeah, the Chicago native once known as Father Bob is a fan.

Pope Leo XIV (C) reacts wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball team cap as he meets newly wedded couples during the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on June 11, 2025.

Pope Leo was spotted wearing a Chicago White Sox hat during his weekly appearance at Saint Peter’s Square. (Getty Images via CNN Newsource) He was taking a picture with a newly married couple at ...

FILE - The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025.

Leo’s message is expected to be addressed to young people around the world. Organizers hope that as much as the event is a celebration of the Chicagoland pope and his devotion to the White Sox ...

There's a mural of Pope Leo XIV at the White Sox's park, near where he sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Yeah, the Chicago native once known as Father Bob is a fan.

During his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 11, noted White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV donned a Chicago cap to take a picture with a newly married couple, the groom also sporting a ...

Pope Leo was spotted wearing a Chicago White Sox hat during his weekly appearance at Saint Peter’s Square. (Getty Images via CNN Newsource) He was taking a picture with a newly married couple at ...

In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US By HOLLY MEYER The Associated Press Updated: June 15, 2025 - 8:38 AM Published: June 14, 2025 - 1:42 PM ...