The Pope stated: “I am the son of a great nation shaped by immigrants.” He made this remark during an online communication with the USA on the eve of July 4, which this year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Pontiff noted that over the past 250 years, people from around the world have sought to realize the noble vision of the founding fathers, making America synonymous with freedom. The country opened its doors to successive waves of immigrants, enabling them and their children to help shape the nation’s future. This love of freedom inspired the United States during the darkest times of the last century.
Address to the USA and the Medal of Freedom
The Pope received the Medal of Freedom from Philadelphia. During the online connection with the National Constitution Center, he added: “As a son of this great nation, founded by brave men and women who dreamed of freedom and a better life for themselves and their children, I join you in asking for God’s blessing on the future of America, so that the high ideals enshrined at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence continue to guide the nation’s prosperity in unity, justice, and peace.”
Source: ANSA
