Instead, Biden bestowed the award on the pope during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world. "Pope Francis is unlike any who ...

The honor specifically came “with distinction,” becoming the first person to receive the added level of honor by Biden. In a statement, the White House commended Pope Francis for his ...

The award comes on the day that Biden was set to meet with the pope in Italy. The president canceled the trip to focus on the fatal wildfires in Los Angeles. The trip was incredibly personal for ...

In other news, President Biden has given Pope Francis the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with distinction. The citation describes Francis as a light of faith ...

The White House also said Biden spoke with the Pope this morning to tell him about the award. The two also “discussed efforts to advance peace around the world, including Pope Francis’ work to ...

President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian award given by a president: the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. In his announcement, Biden called Francis a pope ...

President Biden honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, on Saturday, saying the pontiff was a "light of ...

Biden, the nation's second Catholic president, called Pope Francis to award him the medal. It's the only time Biden has given out that specific award during his four-year term. In his call 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 on ...