Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal during a July 3 ceremony at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, addressing attendees via live broadcast from Rome. In accepting the honor, he reflected on the nation’s founding ideals, emphasizing the dignity of every human person, protection of the vulnerable, and the need for unity grounded in enduring moral principles. Read our coverage of the ceremony here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Bishop Keith J. Chylinski, Bishop Christopher R. Cooke, and Bishop Efren V. Esmilla
Vince Stango, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker
Governor Josh Shapiro, Archbishop Nelson Perez, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Vince Stango, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center.
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