Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit
During a recent visit to the Vatican, a Chicago rabbi presented Pope Leo XIV with a White Sox kippah. The pope, who is originally from Chicago’s South Side, has been vocal about advocating for the release of Israeli hostages. This meeting included a delegation of Chicago faith leaders and took place on May 28, 2026.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and hails from Chicago’s South Side.
- ▪The rabbi gifted the pope a White Sox kippah during their meeting.
- ▪The meeting included a delegation of Chicago faith leaders.
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Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visitPope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago’s South Side, repeatedly advocated after his selection last year for the release of the Israeli hostages.Follow us on GoogleA delegation of Chicago faith leaders meet with Pope Leo XIV on May 28, 2026.(photo credit: Courtesy of Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media)
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