Chicago, Pope Leo
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The Chicago-born pope addressed a crowd of 30,000 in a live-streamed message from the Vatican: "Build up community [and] friendship as brothers and sisters."
Thousands of faithful Catholics gathered at Rate Field on Saturday to celebrate Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.
At an event celebrating the city's native son, Cardinal Blase Cupich spoke on immigration and the undocumented in his "Sermon on the Mound."
Rate Field hosted a special mass and celebration in honor of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a confirmed White Sox fan.
Thousands of people from across the region gathered at the home of the Chicago White Sox Saturday to celebrate Pope Leo XIV with a mass and video message from the pontiff himself.
The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox.
Chicago celebrates first American Pope, Leo XIV, at a sold-out Mass led by Cardinal Cupich, with local officials recommending public transport due to crowds.