Pope Francis' arm is in a sling Thursday after the ... recognized when he was vice president by then-President Barack Obama in a surprise ceremony eight years ago. That was the only time in ...

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.

One of Pope Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility, as seen in his decisions to live in a Vatican guesthouse and carry his own briefcase ...

He's the first pope from Latin America, the first to take the name Francis and the first sitting pontiff to publish his memoirs since the 15th century. Pope Francis' autobiography, Hope ...

"Pope Francis is unlike any who came before," a White ... recognized when he was vice president by then-President Barack Obama in a surprise ceremony eight years ago. That was the only time ...

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.

Pope Francis was named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction Saturday by President Biden, a White House press release said. The honor is the highest civilian award in ...