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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
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Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary
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.
Reuters
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal
Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with an appeal to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants, in a letter sent to his home country as he visited Italy's migrant frontline island of Lampedusa. Reuters Vatican correspondent Joshua McElwee explains. #popeleo #vatican #lampedusa #immigration #july4
DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope Leo Issues Letter For America’s 250th Birthday Calling for ‘Welcoming’ Immigrants
Pope Leo XIV is seen greeting local families in Lampedusa, Italy, on July 04, 2026. —Valeria Ferraro—Anadolu via Getty Images The first American-born Pope marked his home country’s 250th birthday by urging it to continue its tradition of “welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants.” Pope Leo commemorated America’s Independence Day with a letter and a visit []
The Independent
· Jul 4, 2026
American-born pope urges US to welcome and protect immigrants in Fourth of July letter
Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence Saturday with an appeal to Americans
Washington Examiner
· Jul 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV calls on US to recommit to unity while accepting Liberty Medal
Pope Leo XIV preached a message of unity as he celebrated his home country’s 250th birthday while receiving the National Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal. Pope Leo is the first American to be elected pontiff and has given his two cents on U.S. policy and values from the Vatican throughout his first year. He has []
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