Catholic bishops gather in the Oval Office to pray with the president
A group of Catholic bishops and archbishops met with Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday to offer prayers for him and the nation.
On Thursday, several Catholic hierarchs assembled around the president’s desk in the White House’s Oval Office. The clergy, including Denver Archbishop James Golka, participated in a prayer session aimed at the president and the United States. The gathering was recorded and later shared by a White House official. The event highlights a moment of religious outreach to the executive branch.
Why it matters
It illustrates how religious leaders are publicly engaging with the U.S. president on matters of faith and national concern.
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