Overview
- Tens of thousands of Chicagoans gathered at Rate Field on June 14 for the Archdiocese of Chicago’s special Mass honoring their native pope.
- Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and known White Sox fan, delivered a pre-recorded homily emphasizing hope and unity.
- Cardinal Blase Cupich opened the service with a live homily urging faith-driven advocacy for social justice and immigration reform.
- A “No Kings” protest rally for habeas corpus and democratic inclusion drew thousands to downtown Chicago the same afternoon.
- At nearby Wrigley Field, the Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1, with Dansby Swanson’s sixth-inning home run securing the victory.