Summary
Pope Leo XIV will receive the Liberty Medal in a live broadcast from Rome, instead of visiting the United States. He plans to spend July 4 on Lampedusa, focusing on migrant issues. The Liberty Medal honors his efforts in promoting religious freedom worldwide.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV will receive the Liberty Medal remotely from Rome.
- He will not visit the U.S. during its 250th anniversary.
- He will spend July 4 on the island of Lampedusa.
- The Liberty Medal recognizes people who promote freedom worldwide.
- Pope Leo was born in Chicago and graduated from Villanova University.
- He has trips planned around Italy and four African nations.
- The Vatican confirmed he will not travel to the U.S. this year.
- He continues focusing on migrant issues, like his predecessor Pope Francis.
