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The Full Video replay of the Pope Leo XIV Celebration in Chicago's White Sox stadium. On Saturday June 15, 2025, a historic celebration of Pope Leo XIV was held at Rate Field! It begins Cardinal Blaise Cupich speaking students dressed as cardinals, Swiss guards, and the pope from a viral mock conclave held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy. A beautiful musical presentation by Leo High School Choir, advancing to the next round of America’s Got Talent, performing at Historic Citywide Celebration Honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14. They perform the National Anthem and two other songs at Rate Field.
WATCH the FULL Replay below!
The celebration also included: Pope Leo XIV – greeting Chicagoland and offer the first broadcast of his special video message to the young people of the world.
The celebration also included: Pope Leo XIV – greeting Chicagoland and offer the first broadcast of his special video message to the young people of the world.
WATCH Pope Leo's FULL Message BELOW -
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich – greeted the crowd and be the main celebrant and homilist during the Catholic Mass.
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich – greeted the crowd and be the main celebrant and homilist during the Catholic Mass.
Archdiocese of Chicago's Official FREE Mass Booklet PDF for the Event with Music and Prayers:
https://www.archchicago.org/documents/70111/7564101/Pope+Leo+Worship+Aid/54503f6e-2c29-4b8c-bdd5-30daa23b940a
Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky – emceed the program.
Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky – emceed the program.
Then a Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Cupich and bishops, with priests from the Archdiocese. Also, included are special presentations and interviews on Pope Leo XIV and those who knew him well.
Silver Sponsors: Pro Studio & Construction, Aurelio’s Pizza, Catholic Extension Society, DePaul University, Hallow, Pushpay, University of Notre Dame, Empower Illinois, Big Shoulders Fund, Saint Xavier University, CCS Fundraising
Before the Mass at the stadium there was an interview with the host Chuck Swirsky, known to locals as the announcer of the Chicago Bulls NBA team, and Pope Leo’s classmate Augustinian Father John Merkelis, president of the Augustinian Providence High School in a south Chicago suburb, as well as St. Agnes Sister Dianne Bergant, his former professor at Catholic Theological Union, who said he was a very good student.
“He’s deliberate, he’s thoughtful. He will listen to all sides, but he will make up his own mind. He’ll be clear… He’s a canon lawyer, and he knows how to pastorally apply the law. He’s a prayerful man. And having settled that, he’s a regular guy,” said Father Merkelis.
White Sox Senior Vice President Brooks Boyer addressed the pope directly, should he be watching the livestream. “On behalf of the White Sox and all of our fans, we’d be honored to have you back here at Rate Field to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. The mound is waiting. Your crowd is certainly ready and your team, the White Sox, is here with open arms,” he said.
There was also a music video produced by the Archdiocese with Augustinian Brother David Marshall singing and playing piano to a song he composed about Pope Leo’s Chicago heritage, “One of Us.” The song blends a mix of English, Spanish and Latin lyrics, highlighting the phrase “In Illo uno unum” (In the One we are one), Pope Leo XIV’s motto.
There was also a music video produced by the Archdiocese with Augustinian Brother David Marshall singing and playing piano to a song he composed about Pope Leo’s Chicago heritage, “One of Us.” The song blends a mix of English, Spanish and Latin lyrics, highlighting the phrase “In Illo uno unum” (In the One we are one), Pope Leo XIV’s motto.
SEE ALSO : Pope Leo XIV FULL TEXT Message at Chicago's White Sox Stadium "I - invite all of you to take a moment, to open up your own hearts to God, to God’s love, to that peace" + VIDEO https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2025/06/pope-leo-xiv-full-text-message-at.html
This historic celebration is made possible through the generous support of our partners: Host Sponsor: Chicago White Sox Platinum Sponsor: Loyola University Chicago
Gold Sponsors: The Urban Center, Knights of ColumbusThis historic celebration is made possible through the generous support of our partners: Host Sponsor: Chicago White Sox Platinum Sponsor: Loyola University Chicago
Silver Sponsors: Pro Studio & Construction, Aurelio’s Pizza, Catholic Extension Society, DePaul University, Hallow, Pushpay, University of Notre Dame, Empower Illinois, Big Shoulders Fund, Saint Xavier University, CCS Fundraising
Sources: Archdiocese of Chicago - Video and Excerpts from OSV News
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