The White Sox ’ championship-reunion ceremony kicked off Saturday with a special presentation for Paul Konerko, a gift from a famous fan who was in the stands during the 2005 team’s World Series run. It was a signed jersey from Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff’s signature on the back during a ceremony prior to the game against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Chicago White Sox raised a toast to the late Bobby Jenks during their 2005 World Series championship reunion celebration on Saturday.