Biden "expressed his deep regret that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City," the White House said. "They also discussed efforts to advance peace around the world, including Pope Francis ...

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President Biden thanked Pope Francis for the Vatican’s work to address the humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, including his efforts to help return kidnapped ...

Pope Francis meets with U.S. President Joe Biden during the G7 Leaders Summit on June 14, 2024 in Fasano, Italy. (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) ...

The Vatican said Francis fell inside his residence ... The fall comes just days after President Biden gifted Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor that can be granted ...

Pope Francis holds the Jubilee audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican ...

President Joe Biden on Saturday awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest U.S. civilian honor. Biden handed out Medals of Freedom to 19 people earlier ...