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Pope Francis, Biden and Presidential Medal of Freedom

After nixed trip to Vatican City, Biden awards Pope Francis the highest US civilian honor

Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City.

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Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis

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

FOX News on MSN · 2d

Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, over the phone

President Joe Biden changed his travel plans to Rome to award Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom due to the California wildfires, but the two still spoke on Saturday.

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White House to Remove Cuba From Terror List Amid Vatican’s Efforts at Prisoner Release

In addition to removing Cuba from the terror list, the White House will also issue the country a waiver from Title III of the ...

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Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners

President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, ...

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley celebrates US-Cuba deal, says he ‘carried messages’ between presidents and Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ patient and persistent efforts to assist the Cuban people and to foster greater understanding between our two ...

Biden awards Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call on Saturday, according to the White House.

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