Chicago Sister Cities International
Coverage of Chicago Sister Cities International in the Nexus archive.
- Pope Leo meets with Chicago's far-left mayor, George Floyd's family lawyer at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met with Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson and George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci during a Vatican visit. Johnson presented Pope Leo with Chicago-themed gifts, including a Cubs hat the Pope declined to wear, and invited him to officiate a Holy Mass in Grant Park. The delegation included city leaders, the Chicago Teachers Union president, and advocates for immigration reform.
- Here's everything Chicago's mayor brought for meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome, presenting Chicago-themed gifts and inviting the pope to deliver a mass in Grant Park. The visit included a delegation of nearly 50 people and discussions on advancing justice. Johnson also planned to meet with Rome's mayor and tour a new metro station.