The pontiff has been celebrated for "his mission of serving the poor" and as a "welcoming leader" who "reaches out to different faiths".

That was the only time in Obama's two terms when he awarded that version of the medal. Pope Francis, your humility and your grace are beyond words, and your love for all is unparalleled.

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential ... recognized when he was vice president by then-President Obama in a surprise ceremony eight years ago.

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Biden Honors Pope Francis With the Presidential Medal of Freedom ... recognized when he was vice president by then-President Barack Obama in a surprise ceremony eight years ago.

President Joe Biden has honoured Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal ... recognised when he was vice president by then-President Barack Obama in a surprise ceremony eight years ago.

Biden himself received the same distinction from then-President Barack Obama in 2017 ... The trip included meetings with Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Ukrainian ...