The South Side native’s message was aimed particularly at young people. “That restlessness you feel in your hearts, we shouldn't look for ways to put out the fire, to numb ourselves to the difficulties we feel,

Pope Leo XIV made history when he was elected as the first American pope last month following the death of Pope Francis.

The ceremony at Rate Field was enticing since it would include Pope Leo’s first public remarks to Chicagoans since he was declared a certified-fresh Sox fan.