Pope Leo XIV delivers his video message prior to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Catholic mass hosted at Rate Field. Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY NETWORK ...

CHICAGO – During a celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Saturday afternoon, attendees were treated to a special video message from the pontiff himself. You can watch the pope’s full ...

On June 14, the new American Pope Leo XIV delivered his first address to a U.S. audience via a pre-recorded video message ...

FILE - The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025.

In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others.

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Pope Leo is set to deliver a video message to his beloved hometown of Chicago at Rate Field, home of his favorite team, the Chicago White Sox. Earlier this week, the pontiff was seen wearing the ...

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, three days after the 69-year-old Chicago-born missionary made history as the first ...

FILE - The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025.

FILE - The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025.

FILE - The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025.

The event — set in Leo's hometown and at the home stadium of his favorite major league team — was organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago to honor the new pope.