Pope Leo XIV is to be awarded the Liberty Medal by the National Constitution Center in a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, organisers have confirmed.
The award will be presented on July 3 at Independence Mall in Philadelphia, with the Pope delivering his acceptance address from the Vatican via live broadcast. The event will form part of wider commemorations taking place across the United States ahead of the anniversary on July 4.
The Liberty Medal is given annually to individuals and organisations recognised for advancing liberty and human rights. In this case, the Center said the award reflects the Pope’s record of promoting religious freedom, freedom of conscience and freedom of expression in his public ministry.
