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Biden honors Pope Francis: Medal of Freedom for Peace!
US President Biden awarded Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom for his commitment to peace and interreligious dialogue.
Biden honors Pope Francis: Medal of Freedom for Peace!
US President Joe Biden last Saturday awarded Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given in the United States. How tixio.de reported, in his address Biden praised the life's work of the Pope, who, as a Jesuit priest in Argentina, worked intensively for the weakest in society. As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis pursues a mission aimed at fighting poverty and building peace.
Biden called the pope a welcoming leader who promotes interreligious dialogue. His appointment makes Francis the first pope from the southern hemisphere, creating a special connection with his faithful. The Medal of Freedom was awarded for the first time during Biden's term in office and is awarded to individuals who have made special contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the USA, world peace or other social endeavors. Biden recalled that Jorge Bergoglio, the pope's real name, originally wanted a career in science before becoming a Jesuit.
Significance of the award
In his address, Biden also praised Francis as a loving pastor and challenging teacher. He concluded his speech with the powerful description of the Pope as a “light of faith, hope and love in the world.” This honor is intended not only to honor the Pope's valuable work, but also to underline the importance of interreligious relationships in today's world.
Another significant event in which Pope Francis emphasized the importance of peace and unity took place on September 15, 2022, when he delivered a final report at the VII Congress of World Religious Leaders in Nur-Sultan. How vaticannews.va reported, the Pope thanked the participants for their commitment to interreligious dialogue and said that the time of pandemic and war represents a challenge for peace and unity.
Francis stressed that the dignity of every human being is inviolable and called on leaders to end conflicts and promote peace. He called for more inclusion of women in decision-making processes and support for persecuted religious groups. This congress was seen as a continuation of the Days of Prayer for World Peace launched by John Paul II in 2002.
– Submitted by West-East media