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 ...

After he presented the awards, he went back to the lectern to ask lawmakers in the room to stand, as well as John Kerry, a former U.S. senator and Biden’s first climate envoy. “Let’s ...

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 ...

President Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said ...

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 ...

Biden gave brief remarks before presenting the awards on Saturday afternoon, taking a moment to collectively address the nominees. "Together, you leave an incredible mark - and I mean this ...

The award ceremony took place Thursday at ... while still today seeking to deepen our common humanity with humility and heart. U.S President Joe Biden gives former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley ...