The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city’s Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son.
By Vatican News
The US city of Chicago, Pope Leo XIV’s hometown, is preparing to celebrate his election with a day of prayer and music.
The meeting, which will take place in Chicago’s Rate Field, is described by the Archdiocese of Chicago – hosting the event – as one of faith, unity, and community spirit.
In a post on X the Archdiocese wrote: Join us at Rate Field – Home of the @WhiteSox for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV on June 14. Get your tickets now at https://ticketmaster.com/event/040062AB8F6B11DB
Rate Field is the city’s baseball stadium, home ballpark of Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox.
Gates will open at 12:30 on Saturday, June 14, with the programme beginning at 2:30 pm, ending with Holy Mass, presided over by Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, at 4:00 pm local time.