Pope Leo XIV used the occasion of America’s 250th birthday to call for continued acceptance of immigrants, urging the United States to “continue welcoming, protecting and assisting” them. The Pope delivered his message virtually before traveling to Lampedusa, Italy, a major entry point for migrants arriving in Europe.
The pontiff accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal from the Vatican prior to his departure for Lampedusa, according to reports. While in Lampedusa, he aimed to encourage European nations to increase their acceptance of migrants.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born Pope. He stated, “The first American-born Pope urged the U.S. to continue 'welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants.'”
Fox News reported that Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants. The outlet highlighted his visit to the migrant hotspot as part of this effort.
No right-leaning sources reported on this story.
Read the original coverage
💬 Comments
📜 Comment Policy