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.
President Joe Biden, left, meets with Pope Francis in Savelletri, Puglia, Italy, June 14, 2024. ”
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