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Joe Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest civilian honor in the United States, recognizing his dedication to peace, human rights, care for the poor, and environmental protection.
The meeting, initially scheduled as an in-person audience at the Vatican on January 10, was cancelled due to the wildfire emergency in Los Angeles, which prevented Biden from traveling to Italy.The phone call marked the second dialogue between Biden and Pope Francis, following a prior exchange on December 20. That earlier conversation focused on human rights, particularly the Pope’s concerns about federal death row inmates.
In both conversations, Biden expressed gratitude for the Pope’s unwavering efforts to alleviate global suffering, promote human rights, and protect religious freedoms. These are among the reasons cited for awarding the Medal of Freedom. The honor has been bestowed upon 19 other distinguished individuals this year, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the prosperity, values, and security of the United States, global peace, and other critical endeavors. Observers had noted that this year’s list of recipients seemed incomplete, a mystery now revealed as Biden had reserved the announcement of the Pope’s recognition for this occasion.
“Pope Francis, your humility and your grace are beyond words, and your love for all is unparalleled. As the People’s Pope, you are a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world. Today, it was my honor to award His Holiness Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction.”This marks the second time a Pope has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On June 4, 2004, President George W.
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