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President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It's the highest ...

President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.

This is the first time during his administration that Biden gave the award with distinction, the White House said.

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White ...

The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.