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The White Sox say their fan in the Vatican may be the extra boost they needed

NPR | By Jason Fuller,
Justine Kenin
Published October 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM CDT

The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005. The victory feels more sacred now that the team has revealed Pope Leo's letter invoking "Almighty abundant blessing" toward the team.

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