While leaving, Biden gave America's highest civilian honor 'Presidential Medal of Freedom' to Pope Francis

Washington: US President Joe Biden honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given by the President, and said that the Pope is “a beacon of faith, hope and love that illuminates the entire world.” “

Although Biden was to go to Rome on Saturday to personally present the medal to the Pope, he had to cancel his trip due to the massive fire in the forests of California, USA. This was going to be Biden's last foreign trip as US President.

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Please note that Biden's tenure will end with the swearing in of newly elected President Donald Trump on January 20. Biden has given this honor to someone for the first and last time during his tenure. Biden himself has also received this honor.

Earlier, eight years ago, the then President Barack Obama had honored Biden when he was the Vice President. Obama had given this honor to someone twice during his eight-year tenure.

The citation given to the Pope by Joe Biden states, “His mission to serve the poor has never stopped.” As a beloved pastor, he happily answers children's questions about God. He exhorts us to strive for peace and protect the planet. “They have access to different religions.”

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Let us inform you that US President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday, five days before the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected President Donald Trump. This will be Biden's last speech as President to Americans and people around the world before leaving office on January 20, which will begin at 8 pm. He will also give a speech on the coming Monday focusing on the foreign policy of his tenure in the Ministry of External Affairs. (with agency input)