Pope Leo to hold mass in Chicago and people

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is set to hold a mass in Chicago on June 14, the same day as President Trump’s birthday. The event, organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago at Rate Field—the home of the Pope’s favorite baseball team, the Chicago White Sox—will premiere the Pope’s video message to young people. Some people on social media believe this timing was deliberate and claim it’s an attempt to overshadow Trump’s birthday parade in Washington, D.C., which reportedly costs \$45 million and is meant to honor the military.

The speculation has led to a lively debate online, with many calling it “top-tier trolling” and suggesting that Pope Leo is purposefully trying to embarrass Trump. However, others have pointed out that the Pope didn’t actually choose the date himself and is only delivering a video message. Regardless, the simultaneous events have sparked significant attention and amusement.