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White Sox Great Konerko Gets Gift From Pope Leo XIV

From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title
White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.
White Sox’ 2005 team knows what championship means to fans, even Pope Leo XIV: ‘We did a special thing here’
The White Sox ’ championship-reunion ceremony kicked off Saturday with a special presentation for Paul Konerko, a gift from a famous fan who was in the stands during the 2005 team’s World Series run. It was a signed jersey from Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV gives autographed jersey to White Sox player from 2005 World Series team
Cardinal Cupich presented Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a White Sox fan who attended the 2005 World Series.
White Sox hero Paul Konerko gets jersey autographed by Pope Leo XIV as team celebrates 2005 World Series champs
They're partying like it's 2005 on the South Side. The White Sox are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series title all weekend long, and one of their players got a special gift from the team's most famous fan,
Quite a sacred uni! Konerko receives Sox jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV
Chicago’s Captain and Chicago’s Pope are now officially connected. During Saturday’s pregame ceremony celebrating the 20-year-anniversary of the 2005 White Sox World Series championship, Paul Konerko,
White Sox Legend Paul Konerko Gifted Signed Jersey By Pope Leo XIV
Chicago White Sox icon Paul Konerko received a unique gift on Saturday. Before the team's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, Konerko was presented with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV from Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago. The uniform had his last name as well as "Pope Leo" above the No. 14.
White Sox legend Paul Konerko given the coolest gift by Pope Leo XIV
The Chicago White Sox celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series title, and one gift came their way all the way from the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV sent a jersey to first base superstar Paul Konerko. And not only did the jersey put both their names on the back, it also featured an autograph from the pope.
Pope Leo, White Sox give Paul Konerko incredible gift
The Chicago White Sox are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series title, and Pope Leo XIV gave Paul Konerko the perfect gift.
Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO — White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a...
Paul Konerko gets signed White Sox jersey from Pope Leo XIV
Paul Konerko receives a signed White Sox jersey from Pope Leo XIV as the team celebrates its 2005 World Series.
Pope Leo XIV gives autographed jersey to White Sox great Paul Konerko in honor of 2005 World Series
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.
Pope speaks about childhood and early mornings as an altar boy in unscripted visit with campers
Pope Leo XIV has spoken publicly about his childhood in Chicago for the first time as pontiff. Leo recalled Thursday that ...
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