White Sox fans received a unique souvenir and took part in a papal-themed celebration during the White Sox-Reds game at Rate Field, where every fan was given a White Sox papal MITRE. The group, which famously staged a mock papal conclave, joined White Sox players on the field before the game. Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native and longtime White Sox fan. Fans wearing the hats exchanged "peace be with you" handshakes and highlighted the significance the pontiff holds for many in White Sox nation. "He brings so much to hope to the south side and to Chicago," Rakauskas said.