Biden honors Pope Francis: Peace message to say goodbye!
Biden honors Pope Francis: Peace message to say goodbye!
In a moving and significant moment shortly before the end of his term, outgoing US President Joe Biden honored Pope Francis with the "Medal of Freedom with Award". This highest civilian award in the United States is given people who make a special contribution to national interest and global security. During a phone call on Saturday, Biden informed the Pope about this honor, which reflects his recognition for Francis' tireless efforts for the poor and the promotion of human rights, as Oe24.at . Biden originally planned to meet the Pope personally in Italy, but had to cancel his journey at short notice due to the devastating fires in California.
peace messages and future meetings
During the telephone call, bidges and Francis also discussed questions of international importance such as peace efforts and human rights. Biden thanked the Pope for his commitment to promote these values and thankfully accepted an invitation for a visit to the Vatican in January. It is expected that Biden will be in Rome on January 10th to have a personal conversation with the Pope. This will be the third meeting between the two since Bidens took office in 2021. Already on earlier occasions, both recognized the urgent global topics, including the Ukraine conflict and the necessity of a ceasefire, Vatican News .Franziskus' call to reduce the death penalty in the United States could also be part of the discussions, especially against the background of current debates on human rights. In the case of a recent Angelus prayer, the Pope again urged the death sentences to be converted due to humanitarian considerations and the protection of human dignity. Biden's last weeks of office could therefore be shaped not only by honors, but also by significant diplomatic and humanitarian conversations.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Ort | Vatikanstadt, Italien |
| Quellen | |
Kommentare (0)