Liberty Medal

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4 to honor migrant graves and criticize U.S. immigration policies, contrasting with President Trump's 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. The pope called for the U.S. to uphold its founding ideals in treating immigrants, while Vice President Vance dismissed Vatican statements on immigration as 'generic' and 'trite platitudes.'

Pope Leo XIV urged the United States to embrace its history of welcoming immigrants during a virtual speech at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where he received the 2026 Liberty Medal. He emphasized America's founding principles of freedom and religious liberty, referencing the Declaration of Independence, and later called for global support for migrants in Lampedusa, Italy.

Pope Leo XIV urged the U.S. to uphold its history of welcoming immigrants during a virtual address at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where he received the 2026 Liberty Medal. He emphasized America's founding principles of freedom and referenced the Declaration of Independence, later traveling to Lampedusa, a European migrant hotspot, to advocate for greater acceptance of migrants.

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.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated America's 250th birthday with a speech praising the nation's tradition of welcoming immigrants and received a Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center.

Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center, celebrating America’s 250th birthday and honoring efforts to promote global liberty.

Pope urges the United States to recommit to welcoming migrants as part of its tradition on the nation's 250th anniversary. He addressed the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia via video link after receiving the Liberty Medal at the Vatican on July 3, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. He called for 'unity' during the ceremony.

Pope Leo VIX praised the United States for its history of welcoming immigrants and religious liberty during a virtual Liberty Medal acceptance speech. The event, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and was moved indoors due to extreme heat.

Pope Leo XIV praised the United States for its history of welcoming immigrants and upholding religious liberty during a livestreamed Liberty Medal ceremony. The event, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, was moved indoors due to extreme heat and coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Pope Leo XIV urged the United States to recommit to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity during a remote event on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He highlighted America’s history of welcoming migrants and promoting religious freedom, receiving the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center for his work on religious liberty. The Pope also planned to visit Lampedusa on July 4, a site symbolizing migrant struggles.

Pope Leo VIX will be awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony in Philadelphia on Friday.

Pope Leo VIX will be awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony in Philadelphia on Friday.

Pope Leo VIX will receive the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal during a ceremony in Philadelphia on Friday. The event will be broadcast live.