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Pope Leo uses award ceremony to celebrate America’s Founders

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July 3, 2026

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With the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient. Awarded annually to “men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe,” the 38th []...Click to read more

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Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 3, 2026

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center

With the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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· 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.

Washington Examiner

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· 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 []

Irish Star

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· Jul 4, 2026

Pope Leo quotes Declaration of Independence as he accepts Liberty Medal award on USA's 250th anniversary

The first-ever American-born pope accepted an award from Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center ahead of Independence Day

DNyuz

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· 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 []

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· 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

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Related coverage for "Pope Leo uses award ceremony to celebrate America’s Founders": Independent Journal Review — First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center. News24 — News24 | Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary. Washington Examiner — Pope Leo XIV calls on US to recommit to unity while accepting Liberty Medal. Irish Star — Pope Leo quotes Declaration of Independence as he accepts Liberty Medal award on USA's 250th anniversary. DNyuz — Pope Leo Issues Letter For America’s 250th Birthday Calling for ‘Welcoming’ Immigrants. Reuters — Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal