Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. | Gregorio Borgia, Associated Press. CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime fan of the baseball team. The White Sox announced on Friday that they will hand out pope-themed hats to all fans who attend their Aug. 11 game against Cincinnati.