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On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage
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· July 3, 2026
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By Danny Freeman, CNN
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — Reverend Paul Galetto says there has been a swell of enthusiasm for Pope Leo XIV across the greater Philadelphia region since his election.
“The people love having somebody who better relates to them and understands them,” the leader of St. Paul Pari...
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Key points “The people love having somebody who better relates to them and understands them,” the leader of St. By Danny Freeman, CNN PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — Reverend Paul Galetto says there has been a swell of enthusiasm for Pope Leo XIV across the greater Philadelphia region since his election. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — Reverend Paul Galetto says there has been a swell of enthusiasm for Pope Leo XIV across the greater Philadelphia region since his election.
“The people love having somebody who better relates to them and understands them,” the leader of St. Paul Pari...
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