Pope Leo XIV to Accept Liberty Medal Virtually During U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration
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Pope Leo XIV to Accept Liberty Medal Virtually During U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration
Key Statements
“Pope Leo XIV will virtually accept the Liberty Medal on July 3 after declining President Trump's invitation for a physical visit to the U.S. for the nation's 250th anniversary.”
Confirms the Pope declined a direct invitation from the President to attend the event in person.
“Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal via remote broadcast from Rome on July 3, opting to visit Lampedusa instead of traveling to the U.S.”
Explains the specific alternative location the Pope chose to visit instead of the United States.
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