White Sox receive letter from their holiest fan, Pope Leo, before postseason opener

The Chicago White Sox received a letter of support and blessings from Pope Leo XIV ahead of their postseason opener.
HOUSTON — The White Sox are in the Pope's thoughts and prayers, as well as "the Almighty's abundant blessings," as they begin the postseason.So says Pope Leo XIV himself.The pontiff and lifelong Sox fan sent a letter — on papal stationery and with the pope's seal imprinted — with well wishes for the team. The Sox said in a post on X that the letter arrived Tuesday at Rate Field."I was pleased to receive the kind letter that you sent following the game that took place at Rate Field on August 11,…
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