Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, will receive the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on July 3, 2026, for advancing religious freedom and human dignity.

flag Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, will receive the Liberty Medal on July 3, 2026, in Philadelphia, just before the U.S. 250th anniversary. flag Speaking via video from the Vatican, he will highlight religious freedom and conscience, values tied to the First Amendment. flag Though invited to visit the U.S., he will remain in Rome during the election year to avoid political association. flag Instead, he plans to travel to Lampedusa, Italy, to continue his work on migrant and refugee issues. flag The award, established in 1988, recognizes global leaders advancing liberty, with past recipients including Malala Yousafzai and John Lewis. flag The ceremony, broadcast by Comcast NBCUniversal, underscores the enduring importance of human dignity and freedom.

6 Articles