Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary

Pope Leo XIV is praying for the United States to recommit to its founding ideals on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. During his Liberty Medal acceptance speech, the first U.S.-born pope urged the nation to renew its commitment to human dignity, religious freedom, and the right to life. He specifically highlighted America's tradition of welcoming migrants and promoting compassion, calling for a return to these core values as the anniversary approaches.