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Catholic bishops apologize after Oval Office prayer video with Trump sparks backlash
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Catholic bishops have issued an apology after a video surfaced showing them praying over President Trump in the Oval Office, according to CNN. The footage prompted Catholic leaders to distance themselves from Trump, with Politico reporting that they are seeking to separate themselves from the political implications of the meeting. The New York Times reports that Catholic leaders say the meeting was not intended to be political after the White House shared the video. BBC reports that the bishops apologized for the meeting being 'exploited.' Denver Archbishop James Golka also responded to the meeting in an exclusive interview with Denver Catholic. The incident has created a controversy over the intersection of religious leaders and political imagery.
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Bishops Issue Apology
Catholic bishops have apologized after a video surfaced showing them praying over President Trump in the Oval Office. According to CNN, the bishops described the meeting as having been "exploited."
Leaders Distance Themselves from the Meeting
Catholic leaders are distancing themselves from Trump following the release of the Oval Office prayer video, Politico reports. The New York Times notes that Catholic leaders say the Trump meeting "wasn't intended to be political" after the White House shared the video.
Denver Archbishop Responds
In an exclusive statement, Denver Archbishop James Golka responded after meeting with President Trump, according to Denver Catholic.
BBC Coverage
The BBC reports that Catholic bishops have apologized for the "exploited" Trump meeting.
Sources: CNN, Politico, Denver Catholic, The New York Times, BBC
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Catholic bishops regret Oval Office prayer meeting, say White House exploited it politically