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Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say image used politically
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Catholic bishops have expressed regret over a White House prayer photo with President Trump, saying the image was used politically. The Milwaukee archbishop who participated in the prayer apologized, stating that the bishops were 'manipulated.' A Des Moines bishop said the White House 'exploited' the visit for politics. The Catholic leaders clarified that their meeting with Trump was not intended to be political. The event occurred days before the midterm elections, according to Religion News Service. The bishops' statements, reported by AP, National Catholic Reporter, The New York Times, and The Des Moines Register, reflect concerns that their religious gesture was co-opted for partisan purposes.
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Catholic leaders are speaking out after a photo of bishops praying with President Trump at the White House drew criticism, with several saying the visit was used politically.
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- Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically — AP News
- Milwaukee archbishop who prayed with Trump apologizes, says bishops were 'manipulated' — National Catholic Reporter
- Catholic Leaders Say Meeting With Trump Wasn't Intended to Be Political — The New York Times
- Des Moines bishop says White House 'exploited' visit for politics — The Des Moines Register
- Catholic bishops pray over Trump days before midterms — Religion News Service
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