Article 5RA88 Biden gives Pope Francis sentimental coin and calls him 'warrior for peace' – video

Biden gives Pope Francis sentimental coin and calls him 'warrior for peace' – video

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Joe Biden held an unusually long meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican and gifted him a 'command coin' sometimes awarded to soldiers and leaders. 'You are the most significant warrior for peace I've ever met,' the US president told the pope. Citing what he said was a tradition linked to the coin, he joked: 'Next time I see you, if you don't have it, you have to buy the drinks'

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