When is Pope Leo's first public mass? Venue, date, and more details explored

The city of Chicago is ready to celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church. When Robert Prevost was elected the new Pope after the passing of Pope Francis, Chicago erupted in a joyful celebration that included celebratory gatherings in several parishes.

As a native of Chicago and someone who grew up in Dolton, a southern suburb just outside Chicago’s limits, it is no surprise that Chicago residents are excited about Pope Leo's ordination.

Now, the Windy City’s Archdiocese, in conjunction with the White Sox, has organized an official mass to celebrate the first American Pope ever. The mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, and will take place at Rate Field, a stadium with a capacity of 40,000 and the ballpark of the Chicago White Sox.

More details on Pope Leo XIV’s celebratory Mass in Chicago

The event, which is dubbed “Chicago Celebrates POPE LEO XIV,” will feature celebration, prayer, film, music, and in-person testimonials. According to the Archdiocese of Chicago, the event is open to all and sundry and is named a “once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the election of the first Chicago-born pope":

“Pope Leo XIV's message of peace, unity and the key to a meaningful life has touched hearts across the globe. This celebration is an extraordinary opportunity for people from the city and beyond to come together in shared pride for one of our own,” announced the archdiocese.

In order to promote the event, the archdiocese shared a short clip on YouTube featuring Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, who sent an invitation to the public, encouraging them to come for the celebration.

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will be the main celebrant and homilist at Catholic Mass, and Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirksy will be the emcee of the event. Although the Pope will not be physically present at the event, a prerecorded video message from him will be played during the gathering.

The gate of the venue will be open by 12:30 p.m. CT, while the event itself is scheduled to begin by 2:30 p.m. CT. The mass will start a 4:00 p.m. CT. Ticket sales began on May 30, and according to reports, over 10,000 units were sold in the first 15 minutes. Each one costs $5 and is sold on Ticketmaster.

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Interested individuals can also follow the celebratory mass live on the official website of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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