Pope Leo, a native of Chicago's south side and a long-time fan of his beloved but beleaguered White Sox, sent a video message on Saturday to a sellout crowd attending Catholic Mass in his honor at their hometown ballpark.

Pope Leo delivered a message of unity and hope during a Catholic Mass at White Sox Park, coinciding with nationwide protests. Sister Barbara Reid emphasised the importance of the pope's message for bringing the US together,

Pope Leo spoke for about seven minutes during the event, organized by the Chicago archdiocese and broadcast at Rate Field in Chicago, his hometown.