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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Dana Whitfield Honoring the first American pope now connects the church's influence with the upcoming 250th independence celebrations in a meaningful way.

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 43mWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 2hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 4hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution CenterPolitics — 6hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 8hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 10hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Marcus Bell An American getting the Liberty Medal for championing those principles adds a fresh angle to the celebration.

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 12hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 14hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 15hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 17hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution CenterPolitics — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 19hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Tom Gallagher This medal shows the National Constitution Center picking someone who actually values what the founders wrote.

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 23hWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland open 31-unit Houston housing for homeless — 22hBeyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles celebrated the opening of the Knowles-Rowland House in Houston, converting the former Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth into 31 permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness. The development includes accessible apartments and connects residents with services such as counseling, treatment and case management.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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Elena Vasquez I wonder if having a US-born pope will change how the Church views American democracy going forward.

First US-Born Pope Champions America’s Founding During Award By National Constitution Center — 1dWith the United States on the cusp of celebrating 250 years independence, the first American pope was honored Friday by the National Constitution Center as its 2026 Liberty Medal recipient.

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