On June 14, 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt video message to his hometown of Chicago, broadcast live during a mass at Guaranteed Rate Field. Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in the stadium, he called on the city to become a beacon of community, hope, and healing. Emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation, he urged people to “build up community and friendship as brothers and sisters,” reflecting on his own roots in the city’s neighborhoods. The message was deeply personal and pastoral, offering encouragement especially to youth, whom he invited to find meaning and purpose through faith, service, and acts of compassion. His words aligned with the theme of the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope, which he described as a time for spiritual renewal and social solidarity. This marked a significant moment for American Catholics, as Pope Leo XIV became the first pope from the United States, bringing a unique blend of local familiarity and global responsibility to his papal mission.