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Chicago celebration for Pope Leo XIV: Date, time, how to get tickets
Chicago celebration for Pope Leo XIV: Date, time, how to get tickets
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Pope Leo XIV hugs his brother after inaugural mass
Pope Leo XIV embraced and chatted with his older brother after finishing his inauguration mass in Vatican City.
Pope Leo XIV's hometown of Chicago is readying itself to celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church.
According to the Archdiocese of Chicago's website, the event will be held on June 14 at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox. The event comes weeks after the surprising election of Pope Leo XIV.
Formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago native was selected by the papal conclave on May 8 after two days, elected by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88.
His selection was a surprise, as he was not among some of the top contenders expected to succeed the progressive, popular Francis. Leo was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.
Here's what you need to know about the Chicago event celebrating Pope Leo XIV.
When and where is the celebration for Pope Leo XIV?
The Archdiocese of Chicago said on its website that the event will be held at Rate Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14. Gates are scheduled to open at 12:30 p.m. local time, with a program beginning at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m.
Although the pope himself will not be in attendance, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Pope Leo XIV will give a video message to attendees.
"The celebration will feature a video message from Pope Leo XIV to the young people of the world, which will be broadcast first from our event, there will also be celebration prayer music," according to the Archdiocese of Chicago's website.
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How to get tickets to the Chicago Pope Leo XIV event
The Archdiocese of Chicago's website said that tickets for the event, which cost $5, were released May 30.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said 10,000 tickets were sold in the first 15 minutes, WGN reported.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
