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President Joe Biden presented a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction on Saturday to the leader of his own church, ...

The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed ...

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Biden, the nation's second Catholic president, spoke with the pontiff to name him a recipient of the award, the White House ...

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President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It's the highest ...

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor, awarded to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation. From influential leaders to ...

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call on Saturday, according to the White House.

The award comes after Biden was forced to cancel a trip to the Vatican this weekend to monitor the devastating wildfires in ...