Pope Leo defends US immigrant history at 250th anniversary

The first US pope said "successive waves of immigrants" played a role in shaping the United States, which marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday. Leo's remarks have made him a target of President Donald Trump.

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Pope Leo defends US immigrant history at 250th anniversary

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