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Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor

  • President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian honor, during a phone call.
  • Biden stated that the Pope is 'a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.'
  • The citation praised the Pope's continuous mission of serving the poor and promoting peace.
  • This is the only time Biden has presented the honor with distinction during his presidency.
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Washington.— President Joe Biden honored Pope Francis yesterday Saturday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civil award given by the president, saying that the pontiff was “a light of faith, hope and love that shines intensely throughout the world.” Biden was scheduled to deliver the medal to the Pope personally yesterday Saturday in Rome, in which it would be the last trip abroad of his presidency, but cancelle…

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National Catholic Reporter broke the news in on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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