Illinois Governor JB Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss concerns over President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago. The two leaders, both originally from Illinois, exchanged gifts and spoke about the impact of the 'Operation Midway Blitz' enforcement mission on local communities. Pritzker said the Pope expressed solidarity with Chicagoans who opposed the immigration raids and shared his concerns about the treatment of immigrants. The meeting comes as Pope Leo and United States bishops have publicly criticized recent immigration operations, calling for compassion and dignity in enforcing the law.