Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Jan 11, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 had been scheduled to present the medal to the pope in person on Saturday in Rome on what was to be the ...
Joe Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Jan 12, 2025 · In one of his final acts as leader of the United States, President Joe Biden conferred the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction—the nation’s highest civilian honor—upon Pope Francis. The announcement was made during a telephone call between the two leaders on January 11.
Pope speaks by phone with Joe Biden - Vatican News
Dec 20, 2024 · Pope Francis and outgoing US president Joe Biden spoke by phone yesterday about various current issues, beginning with peace efforts in view of Christmas. The US leader thanked the Pope for "his work to promote human rights and protect religious freedom."
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom …
Jan 11, 2025 · President Biden awarded the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Pope Francis on Saturday. The honor specifically came "with distinction," becoming the first...
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with …
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...
Biden awards Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom …
Jan 11, 2025 · 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. It is the only Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction that Biden has awarded.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom …
Jan 11, 2025 · President Joe Biden, left, meets with Pope Francis in Savelletri, Puglia, Italy, June 14, 2024. Kevin Lamarque / AP It's the only time Mr. Biden has presented the honor with distinction during his ...
Pope will receive outgoing US President Biden at Vatican Jan. 10
Dec 20, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will meet with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican Jan. 10 to discuss efforts to promote peace worldwide, the White House's press secretary said.
President Joe Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of …
Jan 12, 2025 · 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. It is the only Presidential...
Pope Francis honoured by Joe Biden with Presidential Medal of …
Jan 11, 2025 · Pope Francis has been honoured with America's highest civilian award by President Joe Biden, who has described the pontiff as "a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world".
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