It is currently conferred for distinguished service to the Catholic Church by lay people and clergy.

The words "Leo XIII P. M. Anno X" (tenth year of his pontificate) circle the image.

On the obverse side of the medal, the branches of the cross are comets, which, with the fleurs-de-lis, form the coat of arms of the Pecci family [it].

[5] The inscription Pro Ecclesia (For Church) is stamped on the left arm, Et Pontifice (And Pope) on the right.

[2] In January 2012, Benson and her husband were awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for their service to Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI.