Why White Sox are giving away 'Pope Hats' to honor Chicago native Pope Leo XIV originally appeared on The Sporting News. Vibes remain high for the Chicago White Sox — and they'll only get higher on Tuesday night at Rate Field. To honor Pope Leo XIV, Chicago will be giving out limited-edition "Pope Hats" to fans. White Sox 'Pope Night' detailsThe "Pope Hat" giveaway isn't the entirety of the White Sox's plans to celebrate their famous fan on Tuesday night. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, is from Chicago — and he is not a Cubs fan.