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Trump's Twelve Apostles Are Already Repenting

Trump's Twelve Apostles Are Already Repenting

Summary

Twelve Catholic bishops met with President Donald Trump at the White House on October 22 and prayed over him in the Oval Office. After images and a recording of the meeting circulated, Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob regretted taking part, and Des Moines Bishop William Joensen said he should have anticipated that the event could be used politically.

Key Facts

  • The bishops met with Trump to discuss immigration enforcement and the treatment of religious workers.
  • A photograph showed 12 bishops gathered around Trump at the Resolute Desk as they prayed.
  • Grob said the recording was made without the bishops' knowledge.
  • Grob said the meeting was not intended as an endorsement of Trump.
  • Joensen said he should have anticipated the political uses of the event.
  • Trump held a Bible outside St. John's Episcopal Church in June 2020.
  • A “God Bless the USA” Bible, which included U.S. founding documents, was offered for $59.99.
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