Biden Awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction

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Biden Awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
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US President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, during a phone call on Saturday. Biden expressed regret for canceling a planned trip to Rome to meet with Francis in person due to California wildfires. The two leaders discussed global peace efforts and Francis' work to alleviate suffering for vulnerable communities.

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said.It was the first time during his four years in office that Biden awarded the medal "with distinction," it said.Biden, 82, leaves office on Jan. 20.

In his citation for Francis, who was born as Jorge Bergoglio in Argentina, Biden lauded the religious leader's life of service to "the voiceless and vulnerable across Argentina" and his lifetime of service to the poor."A loving pastor, he joyfully answers children's questions about God. A challenging teacher, he commands us to fight for peace and protect the planet," Biden wrote.

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