Chicago White Sox Receive Unexplained Letter from Pope Leo XIV on Playoff Opener
The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, September 29, 2026 —
On the significant day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox organization reportedly received a letter. The correspondence was attributed to Pope Leo XIV.
The exact contents of the letter were not disclosed. Details regarding its nature, purpose, or how it was transmitted to the team were not immediately available.
The timing of this received communication is noted as occurring on the same day the White Sox were scheduled to begin their postseason series against the Houston Astros. Information regarding any specific actions taken by the team in response to the letter, or any acknowledgement from the team or the Vatican, was not provided.
Pope Leo XIV is a figure associated with the Catholic Church. His Holiness’s office, the Holy See, is located in Vatican City.
Further details concerning the sender, recipient, or the subject matter of the letter have not been released.
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