Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom

Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, over the phone
President Joe Biden changed his travel plans to Rome to award Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom due to the California wildfires, but the two still spoke on Saturday.
After nixed trip to Vatican City, Biden awards Pope Francis the highest US civilian honor
Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City.
President Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff was “a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.”
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the first time in his term the president has bestowed that honor, the White House announced on Saturday.
Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis
President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.
Biden Awards Pope Francis Medal of Freedom, Highest US Civilian Honor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said. It was the first time during his four years in office that Biden awarded the medal "with distinction," it said.
Outgoing President Joe Biden says he felt 'honoured' after bestowing Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction on Pope Francis
US President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the country's highest civilian award, the White House said on Sunday.
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Pope for inclusion of Romani people in the church
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Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope ...
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Pope Benedict passed box of Vatican’s ‘most difficult and painful’ secrets over to Pope Francis: Book
I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the ...