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Pope Leo’s Medal Ceremony Moves Indoors | Philadelphia News
Pope Leo the Fourteenth is getting his Liberty Medal indoors this Friday—yes, indoors—because Philly’s heat emergency is turning Independence Hall’s usual outdoor backdrop into a dangerous no-go zone. The ceremony, now starting 15 minutes earlier at 10:45 a.m. inside the National Constitution Center, honors the Pope’s global advocacy for religious freedom and free expression—principles straight out of the U.S. Constitution. Plus, he’s a Villanova alum, making this Philly honor extra personal. Meanwhile, the FIFA Fan Festival’s hours are slashed, Norristown’s July 4 parade is canceled, and…
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