Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor

US President Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis on the second day of the G7 summit at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Savelletri, Puglia, Italy, on June 14, 2024. PHOTO | COURTESY

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What you need to know:

  • Biden, 82, leaves office on Jan. 20. To oversee the federal response to the fires in California, he canceled a trip to Rome this week, where he was due to meet Francis in person.

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