Pope Leo will accept Liberty Medal in remote broadcast from Rome, forgoing U.S. visit
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Pope Leo will accept Liberty Medal remotely instead of visiting US.
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Pope Leo XIV will accept Philadelphia's Liberty Medal on July 3 in a remote broadcast from Rome rather than traveling to the United States for the ceremony. The decision means the Pope will not be physically present in America during the nation's 250th birthday celebrations in 2025, despite the historic milestone. The Liberty Medal is awarded annually to individuals who have furthered the cause of freedom and democracy worldwide. The remote acceptance represents a significant departure from typical high-profile international ceremonies, where recipients usually appear in person. The Pope's absence removes a potentially major religious and diplomatic presence from America's semiquincentennial commemoration.
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The Pope will accept the award via remote broadcast from Rome on July 3rd.
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