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Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob apologizes for White House prayer video

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob of Milwaukee issued a public apology on October 25 regarding a video of a prayer session with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The Archbishop stated the White House publicized the encounter without the consent of the participants.

The meeting took place on October 22, involving Archbishop Grob and 11 other bishops. Archbishop Grob said the group attended the meeting to discuss issues such as immigration enforcement, religious worker visas, and human dignity. He noted the participants were told the discussion would be private and that there might be an opportunity to pray privately with the president.

The video, which shows the bishops praying over the president, was released by a White House communications advisor shortly before the November 3 midterm elections. Archbishop Grob said the meeting was not an endorsement of the president, his policies, or his political party. He expressed regret for any confusion or disappointment the footage caused his community.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops stated the meeting was not organized by or affiliated with the conference. Bishop James R. Golka of Denver also addressed the event, stating that praying for public officials is a long-standing Catholic practice and does not constitute an endorsement of a specific candidate or party.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 25, 8:26 AM National Catholic Reporter Milwaukee archbishop who prayed with Trump apologizes, says bishops were 'manipulated'
  2. Oct 25, 10:02 AM Catholic News Agency Milwaukee Archbishop Grob issues ‘public apology’ over White House meeting
  3. Oct 25, 12:02 PM Catholic World Report Milwaukee Archbishop Grob issues ‘public apology’ over White House meeting
  4. Oct 25, 12:20 PM CathNews Australia Archbishop issues apology over White House meeting
  5. Oct 25, 4:32 PM National Catholic Register Milwaukee Archbishop Grob Issues ‘Public Apology’ Over White House Meeting
  6. Oct 25, 9:30 PM InfoVaticana Español El arzobispo de Milwaukee pide perdón por rezar con Trump en el Despacho Oval
  7. Oct 26, 7:15 AM ACI Prensa Español Arzobispo de Milwaukee ofrece “disculpa pública” por reunión en la Casa Blanca
  8. Oct 26, 8:58 AM Catholic Herald Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob Issues a Public Apology Over White House Meeting
  9. Oct 26, 4:21 AM ACI Digital Português Arcebispo de Milwaukee emite "pedido público de desculpas" sobre reunião na Casa Branca
  10. Oct 26, 1:21 AM Crux Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically
  11. Oct 26, 6:43 AM America Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically
  12. Oct 25, 11:29 PM DOMRADIO.DE Deutsch Hektisches Zurückrudern nach Kritik an Gebetstreffen im Weißen Haus / US-Bischöfe werfen Trump-Regierung Manipulation vor
  13. Oct 26, 2:10 AM Catholic World News Milwaukee archbishop apologizes for meeting with President Trump (Archdiocese of Milwaukee)
  14. Oct 26, 4:26 AM Where Peter Is Morning Keys: Archbishop apologizes for Trump photo op
  15. Oct 26, 6:12 AM Alfa y Omega Español Dos obispos católicos acusan a Trump de «aprovecharse» de su reunión
  16. Oct 26, 3:15 PM The Catholic Sun Bishops apologize over ‘manipulated’ White House video of prayer over Trump
  17. Oct 26, 3:53 PM Religion News Service Catholic bishops accuse White House of manipulation over prayer video
  18. Oct 26, 3:23 PM OSV News Bishops apologize over ‘manipulated’ White House video of prayer over Trump
  19. Oct 26, 3:23 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishops apologize over ‘manipulated’ White House video of prayer over Trump
  20. Oct 26, 9:03 PM The Catholic Thing Milwaukee Archbishop Grob issues ‘public apology’ over White House meeting
  21. Oct 26, 7:04 AM Vida Nueva Español Un obispo pide perdón por la bendición a Trump: “No es un respaldo a sus políticas”
  22. Oct 26, 11:47 AM OSV News Washington Letter: Trump meeting with a dozen bishops underscores major policy tensions
  23. Oct 26, 11:35 AM The Catholic Sun Washington Letter: Trump meeting with a dozen bishops underscores major policy tensions
  24. Oct 26, 8:25 AM Rome Reports U.S. bishops accuse Trump of using them for political gain ahead of the midterm elections
  25. Oct 27, 1:59 AM Agenzia SIR Italiano Studio Ovale, la Chiesa Usa si smarca dalla preghiera con Trump. Il video diffuso senza il consenso dei vescovi
  26. Oct 27, 5:38 AM ZENIT News Agency Français États-Unis : La prière d’évêques avec Donald Trump suscite la polémique
  27. Oct 27, 7:11 AM Catholic Review Bishops apologize over ‘manipulated’ White House video of prayer over Trump
  28. Oct 27, 8:52 AM The Monitor Bishops apologize over ‘manipulated’ White House video of prayer over Trump
  29. Oct 26, 11:50 PM UCA News Bishops apologize over 'manipulated' White House video of prayer over Trump

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  2. Sep 17, 2:34 PM PT Archbishop Grob Returns To His Rural Roots
  3. Aug 18, 7:25 AM PT Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob opens 2 new Catholic schools
  4. Aug 6, 6:30 AM PT Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob celebrates Mass with SPRED

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