Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘recommitment’ of American ideals to Philadelphia audience in speech from Vatican

Pope Leo XIV, who has criticized Trump's policies and defended migrants, accepted the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal a day ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
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