Pope Leo meets with Chicago students of viral ‘mock conclave’ of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy

CHICAGO (WLS) — An exciting day for students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy.

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On Wednesday, the children got to meet their hometown pope.

Video shows as Pope Leo XIV greets the students, who were dressed in their costumes of the viral “mock conclave.”

Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich was also at the meeting with the students.

Leo was seen talking to the students and shook their hands.

They met in St. Peter’s Square as Leo addressed the general audience.

Video shows the group afterwards making their way through St. Peter’s Square.

Cate Cauguiran is following the school on their trip. Stay tuned for more updates.