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.

Jan 11, 2025 · President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It's the highest civilian award given by the president. The citation says the pontiff is “a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.”

Jan 11, 2025 · U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and named him a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the White House said in a statement.

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...

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.

On Jan. 11, 2025, Biden spoke with the pope from the White House in Washington and named him as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.

Jan 11, 2025 · President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honor. The award was presented to the pope during a phone call on Jan. 11.

Jan 11, 2025 · President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White House. Biden, who is only the second Catholic president in...

Jan 13, 2025 · "The first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, Pope Francis is unlike any who came before. Above all, he is the People’s Pope -- a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world." The Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction has rarely been bestowed in recent decades. But Biden himself is one such recipient.

Jan 12, 2025 · 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.