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Chicago 'Conclave Kids' Arrive in Rome for Papal Audience With Chicago-Born Pope Leo XIV

The invitation followed a viral mock conclave at their school that caught the Vatican’s eye.

Overview

  • Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy are set to attend the general audience in St. Peter’s Square at 10 a.m. local time Wednesday.
  • Ahead of the audience, the group visited the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon during a day of touring.
  • They stopped at Gammarelli, the pope’s official tailor, and plan to wear cardinal costumes and socks for the occasion.
  • A private meeting with Pope Leo XIV has not been confirmed, with reporters emphasizing that only the public audience is scheduled.
  • Local outlets documented the journey, including an ABC7 crew traveling on a flight with some students and Cardinal Blase Cupich.