White House Archives

Michigan sisters sing at National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Nov 28, 2018

If you want to hear the voices of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, the best bet is to listen to them sing at the White House National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse outside the White House.

Vatican or White House, slapping down reporters rarely works

News Analysis
Nov 18, 2018

Both in the White House and the Vatican, efforts to slap down reporters perceived as unfriendly mostly end up doing favors to the reporter.

Christian crowd vows to ‘reclaim Jesus’ from polarized U.S.

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
May 26, 2018

The “Reclaiming Jesus” event in Washington, D.C. gathered Baptist, Catholic, Anglican and other Christian clergy for prayer, song and a quiet vigil outside the White House.

At pro-life march, Trump vows to defend ‘very first right to human life’

Church in the US, Life
Jan 19, 2018

Tens of thousands of predominantly young people marched in protest of abortion in the nation’s capital where President Trump vowed to protect “the very first right to human life.”

Post-Bannon, do Catholics have sway in the Trump White House?

Church in the US
Aug 25, 2017

Especially after the departure of Steve Bannon, it seems an open question how much influence Catholics have in President Donald Trump’s White House, despite the fact that several of the president’s top aides are actually Catholic. One observer says the door may be open to Catholics who support the president’s agenda, but closed for those not inclined to be “cheerleaders.”

Ahead of meeting with Pope Francis, Trump aides present a divided front

Church in the US, Pope/Trump
May 22, 2017

Trying to predict President Trump’s behavior can be a tall order, but a close look at the advisors who are following him on this historic trip can offer an insight on what council the president might be getting before his meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican May 24.