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

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.

Biden, the nation's second Catholic president, spoke with the pontiff to name him a recipient of the award, the White House said.

On Saturday, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to His Holiness Pope Francis Today, President Biden spoke with His Holiness Pope Francis and named him as a ...

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

ROME — President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to Pope Francis on Saturday, granting ...

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting ...

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on Saturday ...

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

President Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. Biden, a lifelong Catholic, was ...