Two Catholic bishops who participated in a private Oval Office meeting with the president have publicly expressed regret after the White House released photos and video of their prayer session, framing it as a political gesture ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. The bishops, who were part of a group that met with administration officials last week, now say they were misled by the White House, which they allege used the moment for campaign purposes rather than as a sincere spiritual act. Both have issued statements distancing themselves from the imagery, which they describe as a breach of trust. The controversy raises questions about the boundaries between faith, politics, and public relations in the lead-up to the vote.
Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval OfficeTwo Catholic bishops who bowed their heads with Donald Trump in the Oval Office now say they regret it, accusing the White House of turning a private prayer into a campaign photo opportunity before next week’s US elections.Archbishop Jeffrey Grob of Milwaukee and bishop William Joensen of Des Moines, who were among the 12 bishops who met administration officials last Thursday, issued separate statements of regret over the weekend. Continue reading...
