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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).
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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
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
The Hill
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo XIV celebrates America's 250th in Liberty Medal award acceptance speech
Pope Leo XIV celebrated America's 250th birthday during his acceptance speech for the 2026 Liberty Medal award on Friday. This award from the National Constitution Center honors one person who “strive[s] to secure the blessings of liberty for people around the globe,” according to the organization’s website. “In accepting this award, I therefore pray that this,...
brazilnews.net
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo XIV to celebrate 250th anniversary of US independence with migrants in Lampedusa
Vatican City, July 3 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV will mark the 250th anniversary of US Independence by visiting Lampedusa on July 4, where he is scheduled to meet migrants, honour those who died crossing the Mediterranean and celebrate an open-air Mass, CNN reported.Lampedusa is one of Europe's main entry points for migrants attempting the dangerous Mediterranean crossing, many of whom lose their lives during the journe
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 []
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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