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Pope Leo XIV Joins US Ambassador to the Holy See for Historic Fourth of July Celebration To mark the historic 250th anniversary of the United States , Pope Leo XIV paid a special visit to the US Ambassador to the Holy See, Mr. Brian Burch, at his Rome residence on Saturday evening. The visit capped off a monumental day for the American-born Pontiff, who also released an official papal letter earlier that morning assuring the American people of his prayers and blessings on their Semiquincentennial. Key Highlights of the Historic Day A Busy Papal Schedule: Before celebrating America's milestone, Pope Leo spent the first half of Saturday on a pastoral visit to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, demonstrating his continued solidarity with migrants. A Warm Welcome: Following his return to Rome, the Holy Father accepted Ambassador Burch's invitation, spending the evening with the Ambassador, his wife, and their family. Diplomatic & Moral Discussions: Ambassador Burch an...