Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in rebuke to Trump
politics
According to The Guardian, Pope Leo has delivered his first major address to the United States, praising America's history of welcoming migrants. The pontiff urged Americans to honor the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, framing immigration and openness as central to America's identity as a beacon of freedom.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/03/pope-leo-la...
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