If you missed it, here’s the Holy Father’s address to young people gathered in Chicago. It’s his first address specifically to the faithful of the United States.
Thousands of young people gathered at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox Major League Baseball team, on Saturday, June 14, for a joyful celebration organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago to honor the recent election of their native son, Pope Leo XIV.
In a video message, the newly elected Pope, born in Chicago, expressed gratitude and encouragement to the young people of his hometown and the world.
The event, held on the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, was attended by Cardinal Blase Cupich, auxiliary bishops, clergy, families, and youth from across the Archdiocese.
In his message, the Pope began by reflecting on the significance of the Trinity as a model of divine love and unity. “Three persons in one God live united in the depth of love, in community, sharing that communion with all of us,” he said, inviting his young listeners to reflect on their own relationships and communities in that same spirit of love.
Read more. And check out the video below.