As the Popemobile approached the White Sox admirers, Pope Leo XIV — who hails from the Windy City — could be seen mouthing, “White Sox,” as captured in a video shared by TikTok user jacobusch.clan. This show of support comes days after Pope Leo XIV rocked a White Sox cap while greeting other visitors, including a bride and groom.

Pope Leo XIV joined a Chicago White Sox chant in Vatican City after previously wearing a hat supporting the MLB clubhouse during a speech to the people in early June

Pope Leo XIV has been an unexpected yet prominent part of the 2025 White Sox season. On Wednesday, a video emerged on social media of him joining in as people chanted "White Sox" outside the Vatican.