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

US President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction on Saturday, January 11, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said.

The White House said Biden spoke by phone with Francis on Saturday and expressed his deep regret that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City. The two leaders discussed efforts to advance peace around the world, including Francis’ work to alleviate suffering for vulnerable communities, it said.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the US, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

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