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Liberty Medal Ceremony — Pope Leo XIV
The 2026 Liberty Medal is awarded to Pope Leo XIV, with a livestream from the Vatican.
WhereNational Constitution Center
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
CostFree / public
OrganizerNational Constitution Center
Source: https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/independence-week-2026. Details can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.
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