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Pope Leo visits US Ambassador to the Holy See for the Fourth of July
Vatican News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, commemorated by Pope Leo with a special letter to the American people expressing his prayers.
- On Saturday, Pope Leo made a pastoral visit to Lampedusa, emphasizing his closeness to migrants, before attending a celebration at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Rome.
- On the eve of the anniversary, the Pope received the Liberty Medal from the U.S. National Constitution Center for his lifelong commitment to religious liberty and freedom of conscience.
- In a video message from the Vatican, Pope Leo called for a renewed commitment to the founding ideals of life and freedom, blessing America and urging unity, justice, and peace for the nation's future.
