Catholic Leaders Place Wager in World Series

In a friendly wager tied to the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York have bet on local culinary icons. If the Dodgers win, Dolan will send Gomez New York-style bagels, while a Yankees victory will earn Dolan a box of Randy's Donuts. Both prelates are also encouraging fans to support Catholic education by donating to Baseball Unites, with 60% of the funds going to the winning team's educational institution and 40% to the loser’s. The wager is intended to raise awareness for Catholic schools in both archdioceses, with Gomez expressing optimism for the Dodgers and Dolan looking forward to the Yankees' 28th championship. This wager follows similar bets made by local government leaders of both cities, enhancing the excitement surrounding the historic matchup.