July 30, 2026

Pope Leo Calls for US to Uphold Founding Ideals in NBC Interview

Pope Leo discusses his family history, noting ancestors who were both enslaved people and slave owners, and expresses pride in his American roots.
He calls on the US to honor its founding principles of freedom and opportunity, while criticizing the immigration policies of the Trump administration as inhumane.
The Pope expresses a desire to visit the U.S. within the next two years, although details remain unconfirmed.