White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

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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.

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