“We came in good faith to try to work for the betterment of our fellow human beings, to ease their suffering, to build up the common good, and to pray with a president," wrote one archbishop, "not to pose for a political photo opportunity to benefit the few."
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Denver's Archbishop lead prayer over President Donald Trump in Oval Office
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Bishops accuse White House of manipulation over prayer video with Trump
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Birmingham bishop among 12 who prayed over Trump - some facing backlash ahead of election
Denver Archbishop James R. Golka and other U.S. Catholic bishops met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where Golka prayed for Trump and the country. The White House said the meeting also covered religious freedom, school choice and other issues; church officials emphasized that praying…
Denver's Archbishop James R. Golka joined other Roman Catholic leaders in a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday and prayed over him.
A statement from the Archdiocese of Denver noted that Archbishop James Golka and other bishops prayed for President Trump in the White House, and noted “continued conversation on the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death, and the God-given dignity of every person.
Less than two weeks ahead of midterm elections, a group of Catholic bishops joined President Donald Trump at the White House, praying over him during a prayer meeting in the Oval Office, seen in a video shared on social media.
PORT HURON, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 25: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an election rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center on October 25, 2026 in Port Huron, Michigan. President Trump traveled to Michigan to rally for local Republican candidates ahead of next week’s mid…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - Archbishop Jeffrey Grob issued a public apology to parishioners across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Sunday following criticism over his participation in a recent White House meeting that was later publicized in videos and photographs.
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret about agreeing to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob has issued a public apology following a controversial White House prayer meeting between 12 Catholic bishops and President Donald Trump. Grob says photos and video of the private gathering were released without the bishops' permission, raising concerns that the pray…
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret about agreeing to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Trump.
Two Catholic bishops have expressed intense regret at their recent photo op with President Trump, calling the widely-circulated images of their White House meeting an exploitative act that was “publicized by the administration without the consent of the participants.
At least two Catholic bishops have apologized for appearing to endorse President Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting they claim was manipulated by the White House. A dozen Catholic bishops visited the White House Thursday, Oct. 22, and were...
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret over attending a meeting with 10 other prelates and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, saying they were “exploited” and “manipulated.
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret over attending a meeting with 10 other prelates and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, saying they were “exploited” and “manipulated.
" I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purposes," said one bishop after the Oval Office gathering.
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret that they agreed to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump.
(CNN) — Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret over attending a meeting with 10 other church leaders and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, saying they were “exploited” and “manipulated.” Photos and video of 12 clergy members praying over the president were released on Thursday, less tha…
Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said in a public letter that the bishops never gave permission for photos and video of their Oval Office meeting to be publicly distributed.
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