retired Pope Benedict XVI spoke to an Italian newspaper about his retirement and about Pope Francis’ planned trip to Iraq. Although it took obvious effort to pronounce each word and sometimes his ...

Pope Francis Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in the hall of the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, 5 March 2021.

The book, to be published on Tuesday, adds details to what is known about the pope’s childhood but falls short when it comes ...

President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the first time in his term ...

President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with ...

The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis days before leaving the White ...

President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. It's the highest ...

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call on Saturday, according to the White House.

Biden spoke by phone with His Holiness Pope Francis Saturday morning and "expressed his deep regret" that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City.

P resident Joe Biden on Saturday awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest U.S.