Catholic bishops apologise for ‘exploited’ Trump meeting
Two Catholic bishops in the US have said they regret meeting President Donald Trump at the White House, after images of them praying with him were released and prompted many to ask if they were making a political statement. Photos and video of the 22 October meeting show a group of bishops standing around Trump [...] The post Catholic bishops apologise for ‘exploited’ Trump meeting appeared first…
Two Catholic bishops in the United States have expressed regret after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. Images surfaced of the 22nd October encounter, leading to questions about whether the bishops were participating in a political statement. Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob claimed he believed the gathering was confidential and not a "political photo opportunity."
The meeting, arranged by the White House Faith Office, was intended to discuss matters such as immigration, visas for foreign clergy, and protecting the vulnerable. However, the bishops' involvement was interpreted by some as an endorsement of a particular political party or candidate. Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines, Iowa, emphasized that the meeting was not intended to promote any specific political entity.
The bishop expressed regret for not anticipating the potential misuse of their involvement for partisan purposes. After the meeting, the bishops were taken to the Oval Office for prayer, and their photographs and video were later made public without their consent. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers defended the administration, stating that President Trump is the best supporter of Catholic Americans and citing his positive record.
Recent polls indicate a decline in Trump's approval ratings among US Catholics, which may impact the upcoming midterm elections.
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