Thousands gathered Saturday June 14, 2025 at Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox—not for a baseball game, but for a historic Mass for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago. The event featured video tributes, speakers, and a strong turnout from the faithful, with local media reporting that 10,000 tickets were sold within the first 15 minutes of availability. Though Pope Leo could not attend in person, he sent a video message urging young people to be beacons of hope. For insight on the celebration, Jonathan Liedl, Senior Editor at The National Catholic Register, reflects on the atmosphere, the significance of the event, and the possibility of future papal visits to the United States.
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