Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God's mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people.
Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace.
President Trump has criticized Pope Leo for his stance on the Iran war.
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
On Easter Sunday, a new upward trend is showing: a younger crowd is being drawn to the Catholic Church. Some Bay Area parishes say it's true -- more men in their 20s and 30s are filling the pews.