In 1st address to US, Pope Leo sends message of hope from White Sox stadium

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: ABC News

June 14, 2025, 6:06 PM


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, June 14, 2025.
Carlos Osorio/Reuters


Pope Leo XIV will make a virtual appearance in his hometown of Chicago on Saturday in his first address to U.S. audiences since he was elected pope in May. The event will be held at a location dear to the pope's heart -- Rate Field, the South Side ballpark that is home to the Chicago White Sox.

According to the Archdiocese of Chicago, Pope Leo "will greet Chicagoland and offer the first broadcast of his special video message to the young people of the world. Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich will celebrate a Catholic mass afterward. The event will be live streamed on YouTube.

"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," the archdiocese said in a statement.

Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, is no stranger to Rate Field. His brother John Prevost confirmed to reporters the day after his election that his brother is a long-time White Sox fan. The future pope was captured on video cheering for the team in Game 1of the 2005 World Series.

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[ananda]

1. It's a very nice message, but...

Why can't god just as well be:

Mother, Daughter, Holy Spirit.

Or just no sex at all, just the
universal spirit in all of us?

[Jilly_in_VA]

2. You do you

He's Catholic, OK?

And I'm Orthodox, but I'd much rather have been there than at the orange slime's coked-up, contrived "birthday party", even though I'm not Catholic. I couldn't go to a protest because of prior commitments, but my heart was with the protesters anyway.

[LudwigPastorius]

3. "message of hope"

I guess "I hope Trump dies" is too much to expect from a pope, eh?

[NBachers]

4. I'm going to buck the trend here and support the Pope, the White Sox, the people who attended, and those who watched.

Please spare me condemnation, arguing, accusation, and whatabouting.

[murielm99]

5. Good for you.

We are allowed to be Catholic, Christian and religious here, even when other DU members mock.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. "the White Sox"

[NBachers]

7. From your own post at the top: "hosted by the Chicago White Sox"

[BumRushDaShow]

8. But

Pope Leo is still part of 'Nova Nation -





(and these 'Nova fans here have NOT let go of him )