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Catholic bishops apologize after video shows them praying over Trump

Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob says the twelve clergy didn't know a video was being shot, and none approved posting it; the clip came out days before midterms.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwelve Catholic clergy prayed over President Trump in the Oval Office on October twenty-second, and a video of it went out less than two weeks before the midterms.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd now there's an apology. Who apologizes for a prayer, Gloria?

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMilwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob does.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHis letter says the bishops didn't know a video was being shot, and none of them gave permission to post it.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe also says they'd just finished a ninety-minute meeting with domestic policy staff. That's a long meeting to end up as a photo op.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGrob wrote, quote, I did not go without reservations.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI wish I had heeded them. A man with reservations who still took the seat behind the chair.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDes Moines Bishop William Joensen says it was exploited for partisan purposes. Pope Leo wants them out of partisanship entirely.

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