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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Liberty Medal in Virtual Philadelphia Ceremony
Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday in a virtual address from the Vatican. The ceremony occurred at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro among the speakers.
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Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday in a virtual address from the Vatican during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The Catholic Church's first American pope, born in Chicago, wore the medal that had been presented to him earlier this year. He addressed an audience representing more than 30 religions.
"As a son of this great country, founded by courageous men and women who dreamed of liberty and of a better life for themselves and for their children, I join you in asking God's blessings upon America's future," the pope said. " Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at the event and said the Constitution Center and Philadelphia were fitting places to present the award, noting that the pope attended college at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia.
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, the pope told the audience that a nation must be united by enduring ideals.
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