Pope Francis awarded U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction

11 Jan 2025, 20:11 by Simon Druker · UPI

Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Pope Francis is receiving the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the country's highest civilian honor, the White House confirmed Saturday.

President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, spoke with Pope Francis by phone Saturday to inform him of the award.