‘God is reaching out to you’: Pope Leo addresses hometown Chicago crowd and encourages them to make a difference in the world
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Pope Leo’s message of hope for his hometown of Chicago
- Pope Leo XIV, elected in May, addressed his hometown of Chicago via jumbotron at a White Sox game, marking his first U.S. address as Pope.
- He urged the crowd to come “together in friendship” and build community, emphasising hope and meaning in life.
- The Pope called on young people to find God and be beacons of hope, acknowledging the difficulties of the pandemic and highlighting the healing power of God's love.
- The event, organised by the Archdiocese of Chicago, celebrated Pope Leo XIV's election and his Chicago roots, featuring music and an invitation to throw a first pitch at a future game.
- Pope Leo XIV encouraged sharing the message of hope through outreach and service, advocating for making the world a better place amid celebrations and protests across the U.S.