That squad's first baseman and team captain, Paul Konerko received an autographed White Sox jersey from the pope, bearing both "Konerko" and "Pope Leo" above the No. 14.

Pope Leo XIV had a signed jersey delivered to former Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko. Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff's signature on the back ...

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.