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American-born pope calls on US to recommit to founding ideals ahead of July 4
He recalled America’s tradition of welcoming migrants and promoting religious freedom during the Liberty Medal address
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News24
· Jul 3, 2026
News24 | Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary
Pope Leo praised the United States’ history of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country on Friday, urging in a video appearance that Americans live up to the ideals put forward in the Declaration of Independence.
Vatican News
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope Leo assures Americans of prayers on 250th anniversary of United States
Pope Leo expresses his prayers for all Americans in a letter he sent to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America, which falls today, July 4th, 2026, with the hope that the Spirit of 1776 continue to inspire hope and unity as the United States of America moves into the future. Read all
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump’s patriotism shines through with brutal attack against communism
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio reacts to United States President Donald Trump’s recent speech celebrating America’s 250th birthday. “Huge celebrations over in America at the weekend for the 250th anniversary,” Ms De Giorgio said. “I did note that President Donald Trump, he marked this occasion on the eve of the anniversary with quite a patriotic address at Mount Rushmore, declaring that the United States is the most exceptional nation ever to exist. “He’s vowed that it would never be a communist country … what version of history is being pushed by those, particularly on the left?”
Le Monde
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope urges US to recommit to tradition of welcoming migrants on nation's 250th anniversary
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, history's first US-born pope focused on America's tradition of welcoming migrants, whom he referred to as part of the 'noble vision' of the Founding Fathers.
BERNAMA
· Jul 4, 2026
World : Pope Leo Marks 250th Birthday Of US With Call For Unity And Peace
ROME, July 4 (Bernama-dpa) -- Pope Leo XIV marked the United States' (US) 250th anniversary with a message urging its citizens to remain guided by the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, calling for unity, justice and peace, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
The Daily Beast
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo Jabs Trump in 250th Birthday Message to Americans
Antonio Masiello / Getty ImagesPope Leo XIV used America’s 250th birthday celebration to deliver a not-so-subtle reminder to President Donald Trump that immigrants helped build the United States.In a message released Friday, the first American-born pope praised the nation’s founding ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy. But he also devoted a significant portion of the letter to defending immigrants, a subject that has become one of the sharpest points of tension between the Vatican and the Trump administration.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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