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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

Paul Konerko receives a signed White Sox jersey from Pope Leo XIV as the team celebrates its 2005 World Series.

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.

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.

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.