Pope Leo addresses US for first time with bold message on same day Trump holds $45,000,000 parade
On the same day Donald Trump hosted a $45 million military parade for his 79th birthday, Pope Leo XIV delivered a contrasting message of hope from Chicago’s White Sox stadium. The pope, a South Side native and White Sox fan, addressed young people in a pre-recorded speech, acknowledging pandemic-era struggles like anxiety and loneliness. He…