VATICAN CITY >> Pope Leo praised the United States’ history of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country today, urging in a video appearance that Americans live up to the ideals in the Declaration of Independence.
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Pope Leo praises U.S. history of welcoming immigrants on 250th anniversary
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates America's 250th birthday, receives Liberty Medal
As he accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal, Pope Leo XIV called on America to renew its commitment to life, religious freedom, human dignity, and lasting peace ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. Read more on Catholic Online News: https://catholiconline.
Pope Leo delivered his message upon receiving the Liberty Medal from the National Constitutional Center on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
The first US pope said "successive waves of immigrants" played a role in shaping the United States, which marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday. Leo's remarks have made him a target of President Donald Trump.
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.
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The first U.S.-born pope marked America’s 250th anniversary by urging the country to recommit to its founding ideals. Speaking ‘as a son of this great country,’ Pope Leo highlighted a moral duty to protect life, welcome immigrants, defend religious freedom and seek peace through…
Pope Leo XIV has released a letter marking America's 250th anniversary. The Archdiocese of Newark highlights ongoing community engagement in northern New Jersey. Church leaders encourage reflection during this national milestone.
Pope Leo XIV was honored with the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on Friday and gave an address live from the Vatican discussing the global impact of America's founding principles.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated America's 250th birthday during his acceptance speech for the 2026 Liberty Medal award Friday. The 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 web…
VATICAN CITY >> Pope Leo praised the United States’ history of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country today, urging in a video appearance that Americans live up to the ideals in the Declaration of Independence.
LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON THE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated America's 250th birthday with a speech, praising the nation's tradition of welcoming immigrants. The National Constitution Center also awarded the pope with a Liberty Medal.
