In a letter sent to Americans on the July 4 anniversary, Leo insisted that protecting the unborn and all human life also means "welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants, whose hopes, sacrifices and contribution have formed part of the history of this country from its very beginning."

The first American-born Pope urged the U.S. to continue "welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants."

Security concerns have snarled plans for a royal family reunion.

King Charles, Pope Leo XIV are among dozens of world leaders sending messages to Trump on America's 250th Independence Day. From Jerusalem to the UAE and Japan congratulations were sent.

As the United States marked its 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump used a Mount Rushmore address to warn of a “communist threat” from progressive Democrats and vow the deportation of immigrants, drawing a sharp contrast with Pope Leo, who concurrently visited the Italian island of Lampedusa to urge compassion for migrants and condemn hardline border […] The post US marks 250 years amid stark contrast: Trump attacks progressive ‘threat’ while Pope Leo defends migrants first appeared on Dai

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated America's 250th birthday with a speech, praising the nation's tradition of welcoming immigrants. The National Constitution Center also awarded the pope with a Liberty Medal.

Rachel Lloyd, our deputy culture editor, explores the fascination surrounding the nuptials of the world’s biggest pop star

Hong Kong’s Museum of History also cites Australia’s foreign interference laws in defence of Beijing’s national security crackdown.

Hong Kong’s Museum of History also cites Australia’s foreign interference laws in defence of Beijing’s national security crackdown.

EXCLUSIVE: The Prince of Wales is unlikely to see his estranged younger brother when the Sussexes arrive in Britain in the coming days, but according to one royal expert, the visit will still have a major impact on the Royal Family

There’s nothing like sport to open a window into a country’s culture; a night at the ice hockey in Canada is just that window.

There’s nothing like sport to open a window into a country’s culture; a night at the ice hockey in Canada is just that window.

Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe's migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity.

The pope congratulated Americans on the "extraordinary national anniversary" while urging "compassion" for migrants.

First American pope marks July 4 on migrant island with plea for ‘compassion and generosity’  CNN

Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa  Reuters

He began his visit at a cemetery where unidentified migrants are buried in numbered graves.

History’s first US-born pope traveled to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa to pray at a migrant cemetery and celebrate a solemn Mass for the island’s residents and newest arrivals.

The Pope on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those crossing from Africa

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Pope Leo XIV arrived on Saturday on Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants who risked the perilous crossing from North Africa, in a symbolic rebuke to the anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from US and EU political factions.

The Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell shared she had experienced 'unpleasant' briefings in Number 10, which created a culture where people were afraid to speak out

Pope Leo calls on Europeans and Americans to welcome migrants during symbolic trip to Italy’s Lampedusa island.

Pope Francis has visited the island that symbolises the migrant crisis. Greeted by thousands, he stressed Europe’s duty to act and urged the faithful not to ignore the suffering of those forced to leave their homeland.

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“We lose far more than a bunch of grammar rules and words when we lose a language," writes Sophia Smith Galer in her new book.

Founded by the son of Japanese immigrants in the house he grew up in, Mexico City's amazing toy museum, MUJAM, has become one of the capital's must-see attractions. The post Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico: A toy wonderland in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Sachiko Kazama has made a name for herself as a sharp satirist. Her art from spanning a nearly four-decade long career is now on display in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.

In April, I stood before the Goryeo Kingdom's Cheomseongdae in Kaesong, once known as Hwangdo, the imperial capital of Goryeo, and now one of the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong, North Korea. Unlike the towering 9.17-meter stone Cheomseongdae observatory built during the Silla Kingdom in Gyeongju, Kaesong's Cheomseongdae appears almost understated, standing only 2.47 meters tall. Yet appearances are deceiving. Four square granite pillars, together with a central sup

The recognition comes less than a year after the memoir was officially launched in London The post Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ named African Business Book of the Year appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Saturday unveiled a new commemorative stamp honoring the Declaration of Independence as the nation celebrates the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. The Declaration of Independence Forever stamp, issued in panes of 20, features a vertical design in red, white and blue set against a deep navy background. The year “1776”…

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognized works of art in the world, symbolizing American progress and the welcoming promise of immigration. Lady Liberty stands on a 15-acre island, now crowded by tourists — but once, a small group of residents called the island their home.

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Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants.

Vice President JD Vance thanked President Trump for "reviving this proud Naval tradition," as he addressed patriotic sailors aboard USS Kearsarge in New York City during Sail4th 250.

Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of Europe's main gateways for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In a powerful appeal, the pontiff urged Europe to do more to protect and integrate those fleeing conflict and poverty.

The book, cleared under Samagra Shiksha, turns history on its head by celebrating anti-national figures as role models, the JKPF said

Marnix Hoekstra and Bart Bouwhuis, the co-creative directors of yacht design studio Vripack, design vessels for some of the world's wealthiest clientele. Courtesy of Vripack Vripack's co-creative directors, Marnix Hoekstra and Bart Bouwhuis, design luxury superyachts. Over their decades in the business, clients' priorities have shifted. From office spaces to gyms, these are what superyacht clients are requesting. A custom superyacht is among the most expensive assets anyone can own, costing hu

Most Americans can recite the opening lines of one of the two great documents published in 1776. They cannot name the other.In Philadelphia that summer, Thomas Jefferson and his colleagues declared that all men are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights — among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The document they produced became the founding scripture of American political life. It is read aloud every July 4th. Schoolchildren memorize it. Presidents invoke it. (RELATED: The Sacred Call Of Every American Generation) Three thousand miles away, on March 9th of that same year, a Scottish moral philosopher named Adam Smith published a book called “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.” It was, in its own way, equally revolutionary. Where Jefferson

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has taken decisive action by suspending officials and initiating an inquiry into school library books deemed to contain 'inappropriate content.' This decision comes after reports surfaced of a book that seemingly glorified terrorists and separatists while promoting a harmful narrative. Consequently, authors and publishers face blacklisting, and the distribution of such publications is being halted across the Union Territory.

The new faces of fashion have help from famous parents like Nicole Kidman, Jack White and Dave Gahan.

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Trump began reading aloud from a children’s book titled Presidents Play but quickly went off script to riff on some of his predecessors

In the summer of 1776, with the ink barely dry on the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress gave its founders a challenging assignment: design a seal for the nation they had just summoned into being.  Benjamin Franklin imagined Moses standing at the Red Sea, his hand raised as the waters swallowed Pharaoh’s army. Thomas […]

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American exceptionalism is an overblown and provincial tradition, but it’s our 250th birthday, so let’s indulge. As The New Republic’s USA 250 series showed—on newsstands now!—the country has gotten a lot wrong, but it’s also gotten a lot right. Here are some of the biggest achievements we can boast about, but which, in the Trump era, are eroding or precarious. Welcoming immigrants: In his last speech as president, more than two years after signing the biggest amnesty for undocumented immigrants

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has strongly criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP, accusing them of arrogance and shielding colleagues who made insensitive remarks after two rain-related deaths in Mumbai. Thackeray lamented the decline of Maharashtra's political culture, urging Fadnavis to demand resignations from leaders behaving "shamelessly" to uphold the state's traditions.

On October 28, 1886, then-President Grover Cleveland spoke at the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. “The people of the United States accept with gratitude from their brethren of the French Republic the grand and completed work of art we here inaugurate,” Cleveland began: This token of the affection and consideration ...

This article is part of Upstream, The Daily Wire’s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories — from our featured writers to you. *** Just weeks before our nation’s 250th birthday, NBC News released a new poll showing a “record-low number” of Americans are “extremely proud” to be Americans. Two groups, in ...