United States Presidential Inauguration
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PHOTOS: Catholic public figures take part in inauguration festivities in Washington
Trump has made headlines by choosing several Catholics to serve in his Cabinet and other parts of his administration, most... Read more
Trump signs executive order affirming ‘biological reality of sex’
The order officially affirms that “women are biologically female, and men are biologically male,” and overturns an array of transgender-related... Read more
At inauguration, Trump vows new ‘golden age’: ‘I was saved by God to make America great again’
Trump expressed his hope “that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in... Read more
Cardinal Dolan, Father Mann among clergy leading President Trump’s inaugural prayers
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Father Frank Mann opened and closed the prayers of invocation and benediction at the inauguration of... Read more
Pope Francis invokes blessings on U.S. as Trump begins presidency
Pope Francis invoked “an abundance of divine blessings” upon Donald Trump, his family, and “the beloved American people.” Read more
Dr. Fauci promises repeal of Mexico City Policy
The Biden administration will repeal the Mexico City Policy in the “coming days,” White House advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci told... Read more
Knights of Columbus affirm Archbishop Gomez' 'balanced and prophetic statement' on inauguration
The head of the Knights of Columbus on Wednesday expressed gratitude for the “balanced and prophetic” statement issued by the... Read more
Catholic leaders respond to Biden’s call for unity
Catholic leaders praised new President Joe Biden’s call for national unity in his inaugural address on Wednesday, but emphasized that his... Read more
Bishops offer prayers for Biden on Inauguration Day
As Joe Biden took office as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, individual U.S. bishops offered statements... Read more
Pope Francis prays Biden will respect 'dignity of every person' in inauguration message
In a message to Joe Biden on inauguration day, Pope Francis said he is praying the new United States president... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone prays for Biden, states his support for USCCB president
The Archbishop of San Francisco on Wednesday stated his support for the U.S. bishops’ conference (USCCB) president, who had noted... Read more
UPDATED: US bishops release prepared statement on Biden inauguration
As Joe Biden is inaugurated Wednesday as president of the United States, the U.S. bishops had prepared a statement saying... Read more
