Pope Francis honoured by Biden with highest civilian award

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.
Biden gives Pope Francis highest civilian honor before leaving office
Biden, who is only the second Catholic president in U.S. history, spoke with the Pope by phone on Saturday to tell him he was a recipient of the medal, which is the highest civilian honor.
US President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
US President Joe Biden on Sunday conferred Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognising the Pope’s significant influence and contributions, just days before leaving the White House.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.
Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
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,
Biden Awards Pope a Presidential Medal in Waning Days of Term
Joe Biden awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis, a personal marker of his Roman Catholic faith after devastating fires in California prompted the president to cancel a Vatican visit during his final days in office.
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Pope Francis Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims: ‘Begin Again With Hope’
The Catholic Church teaches that hope is one of the three theological virtues — along with faith and charity — which God ...
Pope Francis awarded U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
Pope Francis is receiving the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the country's highest civilian honor, the ...
Pope prays for victims of LA County wildfires
The Catholic church’s leader shared prayers and condolences for the victims as well as support for first responders ...
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Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected ...
Pope Francis Appoints Trump Critic D.C.-Area Archbishop—After Trump Taps Francis Critic As Vatican Ambassador
Francis’ liberal pick for Washington, D.C. archbishop is at odds with Trump’s choice for ambassador to the Vatican, Brian ...
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...
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Pope Francis calls for dialogue to combat 'threat of a world war'
Pope Francis expressed concern about "the increasingly concrete threat of a world war" at a New Year's reception for foreign ...
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Pope Francis makes surprise stop at foundation supporting global charitable projects
Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape.