Pope Leo XIV Commends Becket Fund for ‘Noble Task’ of Defending Religious Freedom in U.S.

June 12, 2026 World News

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia was the setting for the 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala, an annual event celebrating religious liberty and recognizing those who defend it. Becket Fund President Mark Rienzi addresses the gathering on June 11, 2026.

The Holy Father’s remarks were read at the 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala, an annual event held by the nonprofit law firm that represents clients who are defending their religious liberty in court.

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