Chris Coons
At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden calls for unity
By Jack Jenkins — February 3, 2022
(RNS) — President Joe Biden took advantage of a smaller, more intimate setting to reach out to his political adversaries.
Sen. Chris Coons: This year’s National Prayer Breakfast is a ‘reset’
By Jack Jenkins — February 2, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The gathering, which typically draws a sprawling crowd of guests from all over the world, will be limited this year to members of Congress, speakers and spouses.
Trump ambassador launches his own religious freedom franchise
By Jack Jenkins — July 13, 2021
(RNS) — The gathering’s organizers said it provides a rare example of bipartisan support in an era known for partisan rift.
Hundreds gather at historic Tulsa church’s prayer wall
By Peter Smith — June 1, 2021
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — As the ceremony came to an end, participants put their hands on the prayer wall along the side of the sanctuary while soloist Santita Jackson sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing."
As Equality Act hearing begins, faith leaders meet with Sen. Coons to voice support
By Jack Jenkins — March 17, 2021
(RNS) — Wednesday’s hearing is the furthest the legislation, versions of which have been floating around Capitol Hill since the 1970s, has gotten in the legislative process.
National Prayer Breakfast organizers hope prayer can unify nation in divided times
By Bob Smietana — February 3, 2021
(RNS) — Despite a raging pandemic and political divides, the National Prayer Breakfast goes on.
Biden campaign labels racism as religious issue at post-debate event
By Adelle M. Banks — October 1, 2020
(RNS) — Christians, Jews and Muslims ‘better have an answer for why it’s not their essential issue in this election,’ said facilitator Jim Wallis.
By embracing faith, Joe Biden and the Democrats have the potential to transform American politics
By Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons — August 20, 2020
(RNS) — The past four days have emphasized the Democratic Party’s commitment to religious outreach and that has the potential to transform all of American politics.
Biden friend Sen. Coons to elevate faith on convention stage
By Elana Schor — August 20, 2020
(AP) — Coons is optimistic about Biden's ability to reshape faith issues in a way that Democrats can connect to their spiritual beliefs.
Biden’s bid touts faith, courts even religious conservatives
By Elana Schor and Jack Jenkins — July 17, 2020
(RNS) — Joe Biden’s identity as ‘a very devout Catholic and person of deep faith,’ the former vice president’s deputy political director, John McCarthy, said, is ‘baked into the core messaging and core functions of the campaign.’
Tech companies join Muslim groups in support of historic bill to end travel ban
By Aysha Khan — September 23, 2019
(RNS) — If passed, the bill would be the first legislation to focus specifically on Muslims’ rights.
Senators oppose Trump refugee cuts on religious freedom grounds
By Jack Jenkins — August 5, 2019
(RNS) — The bipartisan group sent a letter to President Trump arguing that reducing the refugee cap to zero would call into question a promise to assist persecuted religious minorities abroad.
In polarized Washington, a Democrat anchors bipartisan friendships in faith
By Jack Jenkins — January 29, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I’m only on my third time through reading the Bible, start to finish, in a year,' Sen. Chris Coons said.
Partisan fighting spells trouble for church insurance under Obamacare
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 8, 2013
(RNS) House Republicans have voted 40 times to repeal Obamacare, so observers see little hope of passing a bill to fix a gap in health care reform that poses problems for clergy in church insurance plans.
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