VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV and Mayor Brandon Johnson discussed a range of topics, from federal immigration enforcement’s impact on Chicago and fighting injustice to Chicago sports, during their meeting Thursday.
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The Chicago delegation and Mayor Brandon Johnson applaud as Pope Leo XIV speaks at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Mayor Brandon Johnson meets with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Members of the Chicago delegation and Mayor Brandon Johnson pray with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV shows off the Chicago flag as Mayor Brandon Johnson shows him the gifts that were brought from Chicago at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Members of the Chicago delegation and Mayor Brandon Johnson poses for a photo with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Mayor Brandon Johnson meets with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Pope Leo XIV with the gifts brought from Chicago at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media
Mayor Brandon Johnson poses for a photo with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City on Thurs., May 28, 2026. Credit: Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media