MEDIA ALERT - Archdiocese of Chicago to Host Historic Citywide Celebration Honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14
WHAT: The Archdiocese of Chicago to host a historic citywide celebration honoring the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born and raised in the Chicago area.
Pope Leo’s message of peace, unity and the key to a meaningful life has resonated deeply around the globe. This celebration offers a unique opportunity for the people from Chicago and beyond to come together in shared pride for one of our own.
All are invited: Catholics, people of other faith traditions and those interested in exploring more.
The celebration will include:
- Pope Leo XIV - will greet Chicagoland and offer the first broadcast of his special video message to the young people of the world.
- Cardinal Blase J. Cupich - will greet the crowd and be the main celebrant and homilist during the Catholic Mass.
- Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky - will emcee the program.
Limited tickets are available and expected to sell quickly. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040062AB8F6B11DB
On-site parking is available for $5.
The celebration will also be livestreamed on the Archdiocese of Chicago’s YouTube Channel for those unable to attend in person. Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/ymA4qt-DOBs?feature=share
Event updates and more information: https://www.archchicago.org/popeleoxiv
This historic celebration is made possible through the generous support of our partners:
- Host Sponsor: Chicago White Sox
- Platinum Sponsor: Loyola University Chicago
- Gold Sponsors: The Urban Center, Knights of Columbus
- Silver Sponsors: Pro Studio & Construction, Aurelio’s Pizza, Catholic Extension Society, DePaul University, Hallow, Pushpay, University of Notre Dame, Empower Illinois, Big Shoulders Fund, Saint Xavier University, CCS Fundraising
WHEN:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
12:30 p.m. – Gates Open
2:30 p.m. – Program Begins
4:00 p.m. – Catholic Mass
WHERE:
Rate Field - Home of the Chicago White Sox
333 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616