Politics & Government
Governor Pritzker Meets With Pope Leo XIV At The Vatican
"Pope Leo XIV's message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions," Pritzker wrote.
Updated on: November 19, 2025 / 6:47 AM CST
Governor JB Pritzker met with Chicago's Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, according to an announcement early Wednesday morning.
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Pritzker posted photos of the meeting on Instagram, calling Pope Leo a "son of Illinois."
"Pope Leo XIV's message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions," Pritzker said in the post.
