VATICAN CITY, July 4– Pope Leo praised America’s tradition of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country, urging citizens to remain true to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Speaking via video to the National Constitution Centre in Philadelphia as he received the Liberty Medal, the US‑born pontiff described “America” as a global byword for freedom.
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He called for laws that safeguard life “from conception until natural death” and stressed that unity, justice, and peace must guide the nation as it marks its 250th anniversary. Without naming political leaders, Leo urged Americans to resist division and uphold values that strengthen democracy, investor confidence, and social progress.
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