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Pope Leo uses America's 250th to press a pro-migration message

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Pope Leo accepted the Liberty Medal during America's 250th anniversary and used the occasion to press a pro-migration message. His remarks were directed at Trump-era immigration policies.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 4 hr ago
Pope Leo Uses America’s 250th Anniversary to Push Pro-Migration Message While Accepting Liberty Medal — Again Takes Aim at Trump-Era Immigration Policies
The Dispatch 10 hr ago
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

NPR 5 hr ago
Happy 250th birthday, America
NPR 12 hr ago
Reflections on America's 250th birthday

Coverage timeline

Jul 4, 12:00 AM ET
12 hr ago
NPR
Reflections on America's 250th birthday
Jul 4, 2:45 AM ET
10 hr ago
The Dispatch
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?
Jul 4, 7:43 AM ET
5 hr ago
NPR
Happy 250th birthday, America
Jul 4, 8:20 AM ET
4 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Pope Leo Uses America’s 250th Anniversary to Push Pro-Migration Message While Accepting Liberty Medal — Again Takes Aim at Trump-Era Immigration Policies
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