The Chicago White Sox have memorialized Father Bob, soon to be Pope Leo XIV, with a new graphic installation at Guaranteed Rate Field. The artwork highlights his attendance at the 2005 World Series, specifically Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2, where he sat with his friend Ed Schmit and Schmit's grandson. The team plans further tributes, emphasizing the intersection of sports history and personal connection. Friends describe the future pope as kindhearted, focusing on his charitable work. This historic moment reflects both the local community's pride and the pope's roots as a devoted White Sox fan.
"When people come into the ballpark, it's an interesting piece of our history and they're going to want to see it," said Brooks Boyer, the chief executive and marketing officer for the White Sox.
"A lot of this is about the White Sox. It should be more about what kind of guy the pope is," Schmit said. "You look at some of the things he's done with his missions, I mean it's incredible."
"Father Bob, the future Pope Leo XIV, is a longtime White Sox fan who created meaningful connections with his friends while attending the World Series."
"The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation that pays tribute to the future pontiff, featuring an artwork of Pope Leo XIV waving from his historic seat during the 2005 World Series."
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