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CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 presents “Pope Leo XIV: A Chicago Celebration.”

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Over 30,000 attended the celebration at Rate Field.

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

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The event featured testimonials, musical performances, a Catholic Mass led by Cardinal Blase Cupich, and a unique video message from the pope.

More than 30,000 people gathered at Rate Field to partake in the celebration, which featured testimonials, musical performances, a Catholic Mass conducted by Cardinal Blase Cupich, and the pope’s special video message, marking his first address to an American audience.

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Pope Leo XIV’s special video message during the celebration was his first public address to the American audience.

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

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

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

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ABC7’s Liz Nagy sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago.

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