South Side fans are wearing the 2026 White Sox October Has A Pope Shirt at Rate Field, at watch parties and around Chicago this postseason, after the Sox won their Wild Card Series over Houston at the start of October. It pairs the team’s playoff return with the city’s most famous Sox fan, Pope Leo XIV, in a single line that fans can wear.
2026 White Sox October Has A Pope Shirt – Faith Meets South Side Baseball
The CHicago White Sox October Has A Pope Shirt is built around bold black lettering that reads “October Has A Pope.” The words sit inside a framed, angled panel that looks like a ballpark scoreboard. Above the panel, seven colorful pinwheels in blue, red, green and yellow stand in a row. They recall the pinwheel scoreboard imagery long associated with the White Sox, and they give the black-and-white lettering a playful burst of color. The elements work well together. The heavy type makes the statement, the scoreboard shape places it in a ballpark, and the pinwheels add the celebration. The mood is proud, funny and a little cheeky, like a fan who wants everyone to know the Sox are back. It suits game days, tailgates, bars, family viewing parties and casual weekends around Chicago.

The phrase connects two stories. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is a Chicago native and a longtime White Sox fan. He attended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, and the team has leaned into the connection ever since. It added a tribute near his old seat, held a Pope Night with miter-style hats, and shared a letter of blessing from him as the 2026 playoffs began.
“October has a pope” is the fan-made punchline. The Sox are back in the postseason for the first time in years, and this time they have a very famous supporter in their corner. The shirt turns that moment into something you can wear.
Product Details
Sizes: S to 5XL (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Styles Available: T-Shirt, Long Sleeve, Tank Top, Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Raglan
Material: Cotton for comfort & breathability
Fit: Regular fit, true to size
Colors: Multiple color options available
Origin: Made in USA












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