Claim via Social Media Posts
Social media posts on X and Facebook claimed that Pope Leo XIV would lead a Catholic Mass at Rate Field in Chicago on June 14, 2025 — the same day as President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.
Explanation
This claim is misleading. While Pope Leo XIV will deliver a pre-recorded video message during a celebration at Chicago’s Rate Field on the same day as Trump’s parade, he will not lead or officiate the Mass. The Mass itself will be celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago. The pope’s video message, directed to young people worldwide, will be broadcast prior to the Mass.
The date was selected based on local scheduling availability and is unrelated to Trump’s birthday or the military parade in D.C., according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Conclusion
Fact or Fiction? Misleading. Pope Leo XIV will deliver a pre-recorded message the same day but is not leading or officiating the Mass.
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Fact Check: Pope Leo XIV’s Video Message in Chicago Not Part of Mass, Unrelated to Trump Parade
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