ABC7 presents 'Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration' | Watch full special

Saturday, June 21, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 presents "Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration."



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'Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration' | Part 2


The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a celebration at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14, honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.

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'Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration' | Part 3


Over 30,000 attended the celebration at Rate Field, which included testimonials, musical performances, a Catholic Mass presided over by Cardinal Blase Cupich and a special video message from the pope himself, his first public address to the American audience.

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'Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration' | Part 4


ABC7's Rob Elgas, Liz Nagy and Stephanie Wade covered the event and spoke with attendees, musicians and event organizers.

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'Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration' | Part 5


Nagy also sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago.

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'Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration' | Part 6
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