There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2. That's where Father Bob — the future Pope Leo XIV — sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run.

A mural of Pope Leo XIV sits atop Section 140, where he sat during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. "I think now the most famous seat belongs to the pope," a team official said.

The Chicago White Sox painted a murial in honor of Pope Leo XIV featuring his presence at the 2005 World Series.

If you thought the city was running out of stories about the pope and the White Sox, well, this could go on for Pope Leo XIV’s entire tenure in the Vatican. We still don’t know exactly how he likes his Italian beef or who his favorite ’85 Bears player was.

The Chicago White Sox unveiled a mural in honor of Pope Leo XIV in commemoration of his attendance at the 2005 World Series.

The first half of the 2025 Crosstown Classic is set for this weekend at Wrigley Field. And with a three-game sweep, the Cubs would take the all-time lead over the White Sox heading into the second half of this season’s Crosstown Classic,

Donation Options Search Search Search Texas Rangers’ Jake Burger warms up before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Chicago. AP Photo/Erin Hooley Share Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger had a big smile Friday when greeting a few old buddies at Rate Field.

Three games between the White Sox and Mariners came down to the wire this week in Chicago, but Seattle came out with the series win. Here are three takeaways.

The NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 75-74 in the series and handed a fourth straight defeat to the White Sox, who are last in the AL Central.