Archbishop Grob Apologizes for White House Meeting Publicized Without Consent Before Midterms
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Updated · The Catholic Thing · Oct 25
Archbishop Grob Apologizes for White House Meeting Publicized Without Consent Before Midterms
3 articles · Updated · The Catholic Thing · Oct 25
Summary
Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said his White House meeting was publicized without his consent and apologized for the confusion, anger and disappointment it caused Catholics in his care.
Grob framed the statement as a response to fallout after images and video of clergy praying over President Trump were circulated publicly during election season.
A 30-second White House video had already prompted Grob, Bishop William Joensen and other Catholic leaders to deny any political intent or endorsement of Trump.
The episode has underscored church leaders' concern about being drawn into partisan campaigning less than two weeks before the midterm elections.