In the film, he drives to several key locations — from Pope Leo’s time in Chicago, including his childhood parish, St. Mary of the Assumption, and Guaranteed Rate Field, where the Chicago ...

Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and is already gaining a reputation for his unapologetic devotion to the Chicago White Sox. His allegiance was again displayed after a rowdy chant from fans during ...

On June 14, the Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a celebration of Pope Leo XIV and his White Sox fandom inside Rate Field. While the Pope himself wasn’t in attendance, the event included ...

Maria Marin and her husband, Martin Marin, pose with a cardboard cutout of Pope Leo XIV during the Archdiocese of Chicago's celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others.

In truth, Pope Leo XIV’s message of faith, hope and unity was universal, addressed to both Cubs and Sox fans and all those fighting to make the world a better place.

Thousands of people turned out at Rate Field on Saturday afternoon for a celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV. While the Chicago-born pontiff — now the world's most famous White Sox fan — did not ...

The Chicago White Sox commemorate the fandom of Pope Leo XIV with a graphic installation at Rate Field in Chicago, Monday, May 19, 2025. Nam Y. Huh, AP file photo ...

Born Robert Prevost in Chicago and raised in nearby south suburban Dolton, Pope Leo XIV is the first American leader of the Catholic Church. He is also a Chicago White Sox baseball fan.

The city of Chicago celebrated the first American pope on Saturday. Pope Leo XIV offered a special video message at the home of the Chicago White Sox. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.