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Pope Leo XIV accepts Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal: ‘I am honored’

Pope Leo XIV accepts Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal: ‘I am honored’

Friday, July 3, 2026

The pope delivered livestreamed remarks, praising the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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