US EditionFrom one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 12 – Pope Leo XIV signed a No. 14 jersey for Paul Konerko to mark the White Sox's 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series title, their first in 88 years.
- On Saturday, July 12, 2025, ahead of a game against the Cleveland Guardians in Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich honored Paul Konerko, a former member of the White Sox, by presenting him with a jersey featuring the signature of Pope Leo XIV to commemorate two decades since the team's 2005 World Series victory.
- The event marked the White Sox's first World Series championship since 1917, as members of the 2005 team reunited in Chicago to commemorate the anniversary while paying tribute to their former closer Bobby Jenks, who recently passed away in Portugal after battling stomach cancer.
- Additional honors featured the Friday unveiling of a statue commemorating ex-star pitcher Mark Buehrle, the introduction of uniform patches paying tribute to Bobby Jenks, and recognition of Pope Leo XIV—a Chicago native and White Sox enthusiast who attended the opening game of the 2005 World Series and remains a key figure in the festivities.
- Konerko, who delivered a grand slam during the second game of the 2005 World Series and concluded the season with a.283/.375/.534 batting line that earned him sixth place in MVP voting, mentioned he plans to autograph a jersey to send to Pope Leo, who applauded the team for winning 11 of their 12 playoff matchups.
- The ceremony reflects enduring pride in the 2005 championship and the historic first American-born pontiff’s connection to the team, suggesting ongoing strong community ties between the White Sox and Pope Leo.
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From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title (copy)
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