Pope Leo XIV to Address Chicago at Rate Field Celebration—Tickets on Sale Friday

[Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV](https://secretchicago.com/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-first-american-pope/) will make a special virtual appearance in Chicago next month, during a special celebration honoring his papacy at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14. Pope Leo XIV to Address Chicago via Video ----------------------------------------- According to an announcement from the Archdiocese of Chicago, the newly elected pontiff will greet Chicagoans and give a special message to the young people of the world, which will be broadcast at the event. The celebration dubbed “Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV” will feature a catholic mass, additional speakers, live music, and other programming. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., with programming starting at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m. Tickets sale begins Friday -------------------------- Tickets for the celebration go on sale Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. central time. Click [here](https://www.archchicago.org/popeleoxiv) to grab yours and learn more information. Source: https://secretchicago.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-address-chicago-at-rate-field-celebration/