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Mick Mulvaney: Faith is driving many Trump administration policies

By Jack Jenkins — April 23, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'The president has allowed us, Christians of all denominations, folks from all different faiths … to take their faith and work it into our policies,' the acting White House chief of staff said.

Trump’s Prayer Breakfast two-step

By Mark Silk — February 2, 2017
(RNS) He pretended that his order barring immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries was all about protecting tolerance in America.

Obama at last prayer breakfast: ‘We heal hatred with love’

By Adelle M. Banks — March 30, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) As he usually does, he used the occasion to speak openly about his faith within the context of world events.

UPDATE: China tells U.S. it’s against Obama meeting with Dalai Lama

By Reuters — February 1, 2015
The White House said Obama would deliver remarks at the Feb. 5 event about the importance of upholding religious freedom, and that the organizers had also invited the Dalai Lama.

Photo Gallery: Easter prayer breakfast at the White House

By Adelle M. Banks — April 6, 2013
A who's who of Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox leaders joined President Obama in the East Room of the White House Friday (April 5) for the Easter Prayer Breakfast.

Obama says faith mandates him to care for the poor

By Tracy Gordon — February 2, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama speaks Thursday at the annual National Prayer Breakfast, overshadowed by tensions with Catholic and evangelical groups over a decision to mandate contraception coverage for almost all insurance plans. By Lauren Markoe.

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