Pope Leo mass during Trump military parade: What to know about June 14 time, stream

Pope Leo XIV will be celebrated June 14 at the Chicago stadium of the White Sox with a day of prayer as President Trump's military parade storms through Washington, D.C. as anti-Trump "No Kings" protests take place worldwide.

A gathering to celebrate the election of Pope Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is at Rate Field on Saturday, June 14, which also coincides with Flag Day, the U.S. Army's 250th celebration and Trump's birthday. An initial 10,000 tickets to the event sold out within 15 minutes of going live, with it doubling to 20,000 by end of day, according to Chicago news station WGN9.

Prevost, a Chicago South Side resident who on June 11 shared his love for the Sox by trading his zucchetto for a baseball cap while in Rome, was named the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, which exceeds some 1.3 billion members.

Here's what to know about Pope Leo's appearance in Chicago, including timing and tickets, plus how it lines up with Trump's military parade. Plus, a photo of Pope Leo sporting a White Sox hat (sorry Chicago Cubs' fans).

What is the Pope Leo June 14 event? What to know about Pope Leo mass in Chicago

"Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV" will take place on Saturday, June 14 at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. The event, open to all faiths, is billed as a "once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the election of the first Chicago-born pope," according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.

It will include music, film and in-person testimonials and prayers from choirs and groups before concluding with a Catholic Mass presided over by Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago. Chicago Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky will serve as emcee.

Is Pope Leo in US? Will Pope Leo be in Chicago June 14?

No. Pope Leo will not be physically present in Chicago for the event, but he will participate remotely from Rome. A video message will be played during the gathering.

Pope Leo XIV, who grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, is a White Sox fan who was spotted at the Southwest Side ballpark, now known as Rate Field, during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros.

Pope Leo June 14 event, mass time

Gates for the event open at 12:30 p.m. CT, with the program starting at 2:30 p.m. Mass will begin at 4 p.m. (All CT)

Are Pope Leo Chicago tickets still available? Here's how to get Pope Leo June 14 tickets

Although roughly 10,000 tickets sold in 15 minutes on May 30, the day they were made available, Ticketmaster shows a limited number of tickets still available for the event. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased here.

Pope Leo June 14 livestream, channel

The Archdiocese of Chicago will livestream the Chicago event on their website beginning at 2:55 p.m. CT. To be notified or to view the livestream, you can head to the website here. You can also watch it via YouTube. It is not immediately known if any local news stations will be broadcasting the celebration on TV, although check with your local providers.

When is Trump military parade?

The U.S. Army's military parade, which coincides with Trump's 79th birthday, kicks off in Washington, D.C. around 6:30 p.m. following a full day of events and activities.

What is 'No Kings'? When are 'No Kings' protests?

"No Kings" protests, held by critics who reject what they say are Trump's attempts to display authoritative dominance via a birthday parade, are being held Saturday, June 14 worldwide. Protests are organized locally and are held throughout the day.

Here's Pope Leo White Sox hat photo

Pope Leo XIV was greeting newlywed couples in Rome on Wednesday, June 11, when he was snapped wearing the Chicago White Sox hat, further cementing what his love for the team:

The Chicago White Sox naturally shared a photo of the pope representing the South Side, briefly replacing his traditional zucchetto skullcap:

Pope Leo White Sox jersey; Pope Leo 14 White Sox jersey

Chicago White Sox fans have a favorite jersey, and it's actually not from any player, but rather from Pope Leo XIV himself. According to several news outlets, including The Athletic, the Pope Leo 14 White Sox jersey is a winner with fans. Video also surfaced of a younger Pope Leo apparently wearing a White Sox jersey cheering the team. The White Sox also painted a mural at Rate Field and sent an open invitation to throw out a first pitch any time he wants.

Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.