Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis
Jan 11, 2025 · Mr. Biden, a Catholic, has seen Pope Francis as an admired ally on the global stage and turned to him as a sounding board, and the pope has lobbied for Mr. Biden to use his presidential power ...
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
6 days ago · 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
5 days ago · 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 …
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 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 ...
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with …
6 days ago · Pope Francis and Joe Biden in Savelletri, Italy, on June 14, 2024. Vatican Media via Reuters. The White House also said Biden spoke with the Pope this morning to tell him about the award.
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.
Biden will meet with Pope Francis in the final days of his presidency
Dec 20, 2024 · President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis in January, likely the president's final international trip just days before he leaves the Oval Office, the White House announced.
Biden meets privately with Pope Francis on the sidelines of G7 - CNN
Jun 14, 2024 · President Joe Biden will meet privately with Pope Francis on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in southern Italy, in what is expected to be a personally meaningful sit-down for the...
Biden holds private meeting with Pope Francis on sidelines of G7 …
Jun 14, 2024 · BARI, Italy — President Joe Biden met with Pope Francis privately Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. "The leaders emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and a...