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Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jay Cohen, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The San Antonio Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Jay Cohen, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 25, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway It originated from a notable sporting event in 2005.
A unique gift was presented to a high-ranking religious figure. The item given was a baseball with significant historical value. It originated from a notable sporting event in 2005.
Further details about this exchange are scarce, but it is known that the giver is a former athlete. The recipient is a prominent figure in the religious community. For more information on this story, including when the gift was given, readers can consult the original report from KSAT 12.
Photos of the event have been shared on social media.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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