Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to ask Pope Leo XIV to use his influence to support reparations as part of his 'Repair Chicago' initiative, which aims to address historical harms, following the Pope's apology for the 'scourge of slavery'.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is advancing efforts for reparations for Black Chicagoans through 'Repair Chicago' forums and bus tours, even as the city faces a significant budget deficit exceeding $1 billion.