Recently resurfaced footage has revealed that Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, attended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago wearing Chicago White Sox gear.

A story you may have heard claims Pope Leo XIV was caught on camera attending the 2005 World Series. It's true. Robert Prevost was clearly seen on the Fox broadcast during Game 1 of the World Series between his beloved Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros.

No team lately has been more in need of good news than the White Sox, and learning you have a friend and fan in the Vatican is about as good as it gets.

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox will renew acquaintances this weekend, and the history of the Crosstown Classic has been a vivid one.

Pope Leo was spotted at the 2005 World Series, a rare moment of triumph for the pride of Chicago’s South Side.

Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, became the first American pope on Thursday. He's also also a long-suffering Chicago sports fan.

Lemon played in the majors from 1975 to 1990, making his debut with the White Sox at 20. He spent the last nine years of his career, beginning in 1982, with the Tigers.

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Chet Lemon has died, the Tigers organization announced on Thursday. The three-time all-star was 70 years old. Lemon was a starting outfielder for the Tigers in 1984 when Detroit won the World Series. In total, he spent nine seasons playing for the Tigers from 1982-1990.