The White Sox might be struggling between the lines this season. But off the field, they’ve managed to stay unexpectedly relevant. Despite a lackluster showing in the standings, their name continues to echo through pop culture. The buzz around them is certainly not fading in MLB as they have now got a nod from an unlikely source – Pope Leo XIV.

Yes, you read that right. The newest Pope’s subtle gesture has sent MLB fans into a frenzy, dragging the White Sox back into the spotlight.

“So I don’t know where that came from. He was always a Sox fan,” Pope Robert Prevost’s brother John, said previously. The White Sox must be on the moon having their biggest fan representing the Vatican City.

Recently, the franchise unveiled a graphic of Pope Leo XIV displayed near Section 140. Well, that’s exactly where Prevost, the man now known to the world as Pope Leo XIV, sat during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.

But hey, wait till you get to know the latest act by the Pope.

On Wednesday, June 11, the recently elected Pope was spotted at St. Peter’s Square wearing a White Sox cap. Yes, a White Sox cap! While we got the confirmation from his brother about his inclination for the Sox, now the Pope himself has showcased it.

And well, we are not surprised here. As a fellow Chicagoan, Prevost has been a White Sox fan for quite some time. He even went to the 2005 World Series.

While it is exciting to see the Pope rocking the Sox cap, he is not the first on the list of notable Sox fans.

Over the years, the White Sox have drawn support from some of the biggest names in the American culture. This includes Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, and even Snoop Dogg. It’s a reminder that while the team may not always dominate the standings, its their cultural pull remains strong.

The White Sox’s consistent downfall in MLB

Last season was a record-breaker in MLB, with the White Sox achieving the most losses in a year (121). Fans might have thought it was the rock-bottom and the graph could only go up from there, but the team has sunk even further this season. All the hopes of a rebuild are out of the window.

The White Sox are at the bottom of AL Central, struggling with a 23-44 record. However, they have started the series against the Astros with a win. Is Pope bringing some positive energy to the camp? Well, the GM Chris Getz certainly thinks so.

But talking about the Sox’s poor run in MLB this season, their offensive woes have now reached historically poor levels. The team currently ranks 26th in MLB in runs scored (237). Moreover, they are ranked 29th in batting average (.222) as well, which paints a grim picture of a lineup that simply cannot produce.

Despite having one of the most decorated fan bases in MLB, the White Sox just keep sinking. Can they turn it around with all the positive energy coming from the Vatican itself? Well, time will tell.