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Pope Leo XIV Delivers First U.S. Address via Video at White Sox Stadium

Sold-out Rate Field Mass led by Cardinal Blase Cupich showcases the Chicago native’s hometown pride alongside his outreach to young people worldwide.

Pope Leo XIV delivers a video message during a public celebration hosted by the Chicago White Sox and the Archdiocese of Chicago for the election of Pope Leo XIV, featuring a mass at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV delivered a seven-minute recorded message to more than 30,000 attendees at Rate Field, marking his first direct address to a U.S. audience.
  • Cardinal Blase Cupich led a sold-out Mass following the video greeting and the program included testimonials from the pope’s Chicago friends and a performance by a local Catholic school boys’ choir.
  • The celebration opened with tailgating and featured papal-themed installations before being livestreamed on ABC7 Chicago, NBC Chicago, YouTube and the Archdiocese’s website.
  • A mural near Section 140 and life-sized cardboard cutouts highlighted Robert Francis Prevost’s South Side origins and his status as a lifelong White Sox fan.
  • The Rate Field event coincided with President Trump’s military parade in Washington D.C. and ‘No Kings’ protests in over 2,000 cities, providing a civic contrast to the spiritual gathering.