How to watch Pope Leo's Chicago celebration: Start time, date, more
Just weeks after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago native is set to be celebrated across the world right from his North American hometown.
According to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website, the event, set to to honor Pope Leo XIV − formerly Robert Francis Prevost − is slated for June 14 at Rate Field, home to the Chicago White Sox.
The Catholic leader, ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine, was elected pope on May 8 to succeed Pope Francis, who died in April of a stroke and heart failure, according to a death certificate written by a Vatican doctor released in late April.
Here's what to know about Pope Leo XIV's speech, what time it starts and how to watch it.
Where is Pope Leo's celebration?
Although he is not expected to attend the celebration, The Archdiocese of Chicago reported it is set to take place on June 14 at Rate Field in Chicago.
The baseball stadium is home of the Chicago White Sox.
What time is Pope Leo's celebration?
Gates to the stadium are set to open at 12:30 p.m. CT., according to The Archdiocese of Chicago's website.
The program kicks off at 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 4 p.m. (also both CT).
How to watch Pope Leo's celebration:
Pope Leo's celebration will be livestreamed on the The Archdiocese of Chicago's website.
It can also be viewed on YouTube.
How to get tickets to the Pope Leo event
Tickets for the event cost $5, according to The Archdiocese of Chicago's website.
Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for Paste BN. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.