Pope Leo Urges America to Uphold Immigrant Ideals
He said liberty depends on protecting life, welcoming immigrants and defending religious freedom as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
- Pope Leo XIV received the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Friday, speaking remotely from the Vatican about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- The Philadelphia-based Center honored The Chicago-born Leo this year for his lifelong work promoting religious liberty and freedom of conscience, ideals enshrined by the Founding Fathers in the First Amendment.
- He referred to migrants in recalling the "noble vision" of the Founding Fathers, urging Americans to uphold "unity, justice and peace" as ideals that made the nation a "guiding light."
- Leo planned to spend July 4 at the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, a destination symbolizing migration challenges, while maintaining his vocal criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies labeled "inhuman."
- The 250th anniversary presents an opportunity to reflect on founding principles, with Leo praying that America remains true to the dream that earned it the title of "land of the free.
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