The pope congratulated Americans on the "extraordinary national anniversary" while urging "compassion" for migrants.
By spending the semiquincentennial mourning the plight of migrants, Leo sent a clear challenge to his native country.
Pope Leo XIV used his message marking the 250th anniversary of American independence to deliver a subtle rebuke of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, urging Americans to show “compassion” ...
Pope Leo XIV presides over a celebration at the parish of Santi Antonio Abate e Francesca Cabrini in Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy, Saturday. The visit was part of his pastoral journey to nearby Pavia ...