I picked up this souvenir t-shirt while attending the Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox game Wrigley Field.
They were being offered by most of the vendor around Wrigley. Oodles of fans were wearing them too, along with other Popely attire, e.g. Mitres and robes. A fun atmosphere.
Seems "Pope Chicago", "Chicago White Sox Pope Hope" and other similar references refers to the increased optimism and renewed belief among White Sox fans since the election of Pope Leo XIV, who is a confirmed White Sox fan and a Chicago native. The fact that a figurehead of global religious authority, and a fan of their team, has emerged from their city has brought a sense of hope and faith to the struggling team and its supporters.
As of this morning with roughly 60 games played the White Sox's have a whopping 18 wins and no longer in last place in the entire league (Colorado Rockies have an embarrassing 10 wins).
Maybe it's working! Lets keep an eye out...
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