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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kalamazoo cathedral holds mass for ‘Father Bob,' also known as Pope Leo XIV
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Catholic faithful in Kalamazoo gathered at St. Augustine Cathedral Monday evening for a Mass of Thanksgiving as the excitement of a pope with real ties to West Michigan continues. Now 11 days after as the 266th successor of St. Peter, the joy is still evident. 'We were all so tickled when he came through the curtain,' parishioner Sharon Gregorski told News 8. 'All we could do is scream, 'It's Father Bob!'' New pope attended Catholic high school in West Michigan Former friends of Prevost communed with the congregation at St. Augustine Cathedral Monday and described the emotion of celebrating a new but familiar pope with their fellow faithful. 'The feelings were amazing. The joy was so tangible,' Gregorski added. 'Not only in the liturgy and music but even in people's responses and faces. They were so happy we have a pope we know.' Sharon and Deacon Roger Gregorski hail from Niles, where they interacted with the now-pope during his summer retreats in the area. They eventually accompanied 'Father Bob' on a now even more unforgettable journey. 'He agreed to be a spiritual leader on a pilgrimage to Rome,' Roger Gregorski explained. 'So, we were with him in several locations in Italy. One highlight was we celebrated mass with him in St. Peter's. So those are fond, fond memories. … None of us could have foreseen, but he certainly was a special person. He is the real deal, he's approachable, he's not pretentious, he's an amazing homilist. He's the whole package. So, we're savoring the moment.' 'Incredible': West Michigan seminarians in Rome as Pope Leo XIV elected Monday's mass was led by Bishop Edward Lohse, another former colleague of the new pontiff. The service sent prayers for Pope Leo XIV while celebrating the caliber of character he wields and weaves into his leadership. 'Just the speed with which Leo was elected was significant,' Lohse said. '(It showed) that what we are perceiving in him is obviously not just our perception. There was a whole College of Cardinals that saw the same thing. … He's calling for our authenticity and integrity and Christians. Talk is cheap — let's put it into action. Let's be the people we say we are. That's coming through very clear.' Lohse chose verses from Matthew Chapter 16 for the gospel reading Monday. Those verses contain the famous phrase from Jesus, 'On this rock I will build my church.' The bishop reminding everyone that mission from Jesus to Peter has been passed through each Pope through the ages in an unbroken chain leading to their friend and leader, 'Father Bob.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC Sports
19-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance
CHICAGO — There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2. That's where Father Bob — the future Pope Leo XIV — sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. The team also is planning to do something to commemorate the Rate Field seat the pope occupied during the 2005 World Series opener. 'When people come into the ballpark, it's an interesting piece of our history and they're going to want to see it,' said Brooks Boyer, the chief executive and marketing officer for the White Sox. 'So we're going to be able to put something on that seat.' Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan, according to his friends and family. Prevost attended the World Series opener with Schmit, a longtime season-ticket holder who died in 2020. The White Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep for the title. Eddie Schmit, 25, who works in the family's day-care business, described the future pope as a great guy and kindhearted. 'A lot of this is about the White Sox. It should be more about what kind of guy the pope is,' Schmit said. 'You look at some of the things he's done with his missions, I mean it's incredible. He's been in places that are so poor, just trying to help other people.' Prevost and Schmit knew each other through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago's South Side, and Schmit's son, Nick, remains the account holder for the pope's World Series seat. Ed Schmit used to tell Father Bob he was going to be the next pope, Schmit's daughter, Heidi Skokal, said. 'Right around when my dad was passing, Father Bob made sure, he couldn't be there, but made sure he spoke with him and everything,' an emotional Skokal said. 'And he said, 'Father Bob, Father Bob, I know you're going to be the next pope. I may not be here to see it.' And he goes, 'But I'll be definitely looking down.' And I'm sure he is today.' The White Sox, who have struggled on the field in recent years, and their fans have embraced their connection to the new pope since he was elected. The team said it sent a jersey and a hat to the Vatican after the announcement. Some fans have been dressing as the pope for White Sox games, and there are several different T-shirts that celebrate the team's most famous fan. 'The pope absolutely has an open invite to come back,' Boyer said. 'To come sit in Section 140, to throw out a first pitch. Heck, maybe we'll let him get an at-bat.'
Toronto Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance
CHICAGO (AP) — There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2. That's where Father Bob — the future Pope Leo XIV — sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The team also is planning to do something to commemorate the Rate Field seat the pope occupied during the 2005 World Series opener. 'When people come into the ballpark, it's an interesting piece of our history and they're going to want to see it,' said Brooks Boyer, the chief executive and marketing officer for the White Sox. 'So we're going to be able to put something on that seat.' Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan, according to his friends and family. Prevost attended the World Series opener with Schmit, a longtime season-ticket holder who died in 2020. The White Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep for the title. Eddie Schmit, 25, who works in the family's day-care business, described the future pope as a great guy and kindhearted. 'A lot of this is about the White Sox. It should be more about what kind of guy the pope is,' Schmit said. 'You look at some of the things he's done with his missions, I mean it's incredible. He's been in places that are so poor, just trying to help other people.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Prevost and Schmit knew each other through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago's South Side, and Schmit's son, Nick, remains the account holder for the pope's World Series seat. Ed Schmit used to tell Father Bob he was going to be the next pope, Schmit's daughter, Heidi Skokal, said. 'Right around when my dad was passing, Father Bob made sure, he couldn't be there, but made sure he spoke with him and everything,' an emotional Skokal said. 'And he said, 'Father Bob, Father Bob, I know you're going to be the next pope. I may not be here to see it.' And he goes, 'But I'll be definitely looking down.' And I'm sure he is today.' The White Sox, who have struggled on the field in recent years, and their fans have embraced their connection to the new pope since he was elected. The team said it sent a jersey and a hat to the Vatican after the announcement. Some fans have been dressing as the pope for White Sox games, and there are several different T-shirts that celebrate the team's most famous fan. 'The pope absolutely has an open invite to come back,' Boyer said. 'To come sit in Section 140, to throw out a first pitch. Heck, maybe we'll let him get an at-bat.' ___ AP MLB:
Hamilton Spectator
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance
CHICAGO (AP) — There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2. That's where Father Bob — the future Pope Leo XIV — sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. The team also is planning to do something to commemorate the Rate Field seat the pope occupied during the 2005 World Series opener. 'When people come into the ballpark, it's an interesting piece of our history and they're going to want to see it,' said Brooks Boyer, the chief executive and marketing officer for the White Sox. 'So we're going to be able to put something on that seat.' Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan, according to his friends and family. Prevost attended the World Series opener with Schmit, a longtime season-ticket holder who died in 2020. The White Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep for the title. Eddie Schmit, 25, who works in the family's day-care business, described the future pope as a great guy and kindhearted. 'A lot of this is about the White Sox. It should be more about what kind of guy the pope is,' Schmit said. 'You look at some of the things he's done with his missions, I mean it's incredible. He's been in places that are so poor, just trying to help other people.' Prevost and Schmit knew each other through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago's South Side, and Schmit's son, Nick, remains the account holder for the pope's World Series seat. Ed Schmit used to tell Father Bob he was going to be the next pope, Schmit's daughter, Heidi Skokal, said. 'Right around when my dad was passing, Father Bob made sure, he couldn't be there, but made sure he spoke with him and everything,' an emotional Skokal said. 'And he said, 'Father Bob, Father Bob, I know you're going to be the next pope. I may not be here to see it.' And he goes, 'But I'll be definitely looking down.' And I'm sure he is today.' The White Sox, who have struggled on the field in recent years, and their fans have embraced their connection to the new pope since he was elected. The team said it sent a jersey and a hat to the Vatican after the announcement. Some fans have been dressing as the pope for White Sox games, and there are several different T-shirts that celebrate the team's most famous fan. 'The pope absolutely has an open invite to come back,' Boyer said. 'To come sit in Section 140, to throw out a first pitch. Heck, maybe we'll let him get an at-bat.' ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2. That's where Father Bob — the future Pope Leo XIV — sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox unveiled a graphic installation Monday that pays tribute to the new pontiff and that moment during their last championship run. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. The team also is planning to do something to commemorate the Rate Field seat the pope occupied during the 2005 World Series opener. 'When people come into the ballpark, it's an interesting piece of our history and they're going to want to see it,' said Brooks Boyer, the chief executive and marketing officer for the White Sox. 'So we're going to be able to put something on that seat.' Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan, according to his friends and family. Prevost attended the World Series opener with Schmit, a longtime season-ticket holder who died in 2020. The White Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep for the title. Eddie Schmit, 25, who works in the family's day-care business, described the future pope as a great guy and kindhearted. 'A lot of this is about the White Sox. It should be more about what kind of guy the pope is,' Schmit said. 'You look at some of the things he's done with his missions, I mean it's incredible. He's been in places that are so poor, just trying to help other people.' Prevost and Schmit knew each other through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicago's South Side, and Schmit's son, Nick, remains the account holder for the pope's World Series seat. Ed Schmit used to tell Father Bob he was going to be the next pope, Schmit's daughter, Heidi Skokal, said. 'Right around when my dad was passing, Father Bob made sure, he couldn't be there, but made sure he spoke with him and everything,' an emotional Skokal said. 'And he said, 'Father Bob, Father Bob, I know you're going to be the next pope. I may not be here to see it.' And he goes, 'But I'll be definitely looking down.' And I'm sure he is today.' The White Sox, who have struggled on the field in recent years, and their fans have embraced their connection to the new pope since he was elected. The team said it sent a jersey and a hat to the Vatican after the announcement. Some fans have been dressing as the pope for White Sox games, and there are several different T-shirts that celebrate the team's most famous fan. 'The pope absolutely has an open invite to come back,' Boyer said. 'To come sit in Section 140, to throw out a first pitch. Heck, maybe we'll let him get an at-bat.' ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
