Pope Leo XIV sent White Sox blessings ahead of playoff win

First Chicago postseason victory since 2005

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

Pope Leo XIV wrote a letter of "abundant blessings" for the White Sox a day prior to their first playoff win since 2005 Via @BleacherReport on X

What happened: The letter conveyed "abundant blessings" to the White Sox and arrived a day before the postseason victory. Chicago reached this October two years after a 121-loss season.

Why it matters: Ending a postseason-win drought dating to 2005 changes the baseline for a rebuild-age roster. An opening win in the 2026 postseason gives Chicago a path to advance past the first round.

What to watch: Chicago continues in the 2026 postseason with its next game setting the direction of the series.

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@BleacherReport 2026-10-01T04:54:36.706404+00:00

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