The Chicago native will be celebrated worldwide from his North American hometown just weeks after Pope Leo XIV was elected.
The celebration, which will honor Pope Leo XIV, the former Robert Francis Prevost, is scheduled for June 14 at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website.
According to a death certificate issued in late April by a Vatican doctor, the Catholic leader, who was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine, was chosen pope on May 8 to follow Pope Francis, who passed away in April from heart failure and a stroke.
Here are the details of Pope Leo XIV’s speech, including when it starts and how to watch it.
Where is the celebration of Pope Leo?
According to The Archdiocese of Chicago, the celebration is scheduled for June 14 at Rate Field in Chicago, but he is not anticipated to attend.
The Chicago White Sox call the baseball stadium home.
When does Pope Leo’s celebration start?
The Archdiocese of Chicago’s website states that parking gates will open at 12:30 p.m. CT.
At 2:30 p.m., the program begins, and at 4 p.m., Mass is celebrated (both CT).
How to watch Pope Leo’s celebration:
A livestream of Pope Leo’s celebration will be available on the website of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
YouTube is another place to see it.
How to purchase tickets for Pope Leo’s event
According to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website, admission to the event costs $5.
