American-born pope urges US to welcome and protect immigrants in Fourth of July letter

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Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence Saturday with an appeal to Americans

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the mass during a one day visit to Lampedusa island, south of Sicily, on July 4, 2026 - (AFP via Getty Images) — image source: static.independent.co.uk

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates the mass during a one day visit to Lampedusa island, south of Sicily, on July 4, 2026 - (AFP via Getty Images) — image source: static.independent.co.uk

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