Pope Leo XIV gives autographed jersey to White Sox player from 2005 World Series team

'Fox & Friends First' co-host Carley Shimkus shares highlights from the Pope Leo celebration at Rate Field that included a full Catholic mass and a video message from the pope.

In a reversal of roles, a fan has signed a jersey for a pro athlete. 

Pope Leo XIV had a signed jersey delivered to former Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko. 

Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff's signature on the back during a ceremony before a game against the Cleveland Guardians. It had the six-time All-Star's last name and "Pope Leo" above the No. 14.

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The outfield video board displays a congratulatory message for Pope Leo XIV before a game between the Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox at Rate Field May 9, 2025, in Chicago (Abigail Dean/Getty Images)

Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan.

Prevost attended the 2005 World Series opener against Houston in Chicago. He watched from Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2 as the White Sox beat the Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep and their first title since 1917.

Prevost was shown on the "MLB on FOX" broadcast for that game at U.S. Cellular Field Oct. 22, 2005, and the cameras caught him during the top of the ninth inning as the White Sox were clinching a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros.

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According to the White Sox, the pope attended the game with the late Ed Schmit, a family friend and season ticket holder. They knew each other through