March 13 marks the 12th anniversary of Jorge Bergoglio’s election as Pope and leader of the Catholic Church. As part of the celebrations, Pope Francis sent the award he received from President Joe Biden to the authorities of the Buenos Aires Cathedral, which will be displayed in the Cathedral’s museum. (AP Video/Cristian Kovadloff)
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Pope Francis donates US Presidential Medal of Freedom to Buenos Aires Cathedral on 12th anniversary as pontiff

March 13 marks the 12th anniversary of Jorge Bergoglio’s election as Pope and leader of the Catholic Church. As part of the celebrations, Pope Francis sent the award he received from President Joe Biden to the authorities of the Buenos Aires Cathedral, which will be displayed in the Cathedral’s museum. (AP Video/Cristian Kovadloff)
Published 5:21 PM UTC, March 13, 2025
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