Archbishop says White House exploited Catholic bishops in Oval Office photo; White House defends Trump

Summary

Trump has been accused of 'manipulating' Catholic bishops for political gain. The Archbishop of Milwaukee said the White House exploited clerics in an Oval Office photo. The White House responded after some leaders of the Catholic Church in the US expressed regret about praying with President Trump in the Oval Office. The White House defended Trump against the accusations.

Timeline

1. Financial Times

   26 Oct 2026, 17:22 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that the Archbishop of Milwaukee says the White House exploited Catholic clerics in an Oval Office photo, accusing Trump of 'manipulating' bishops for political gain.

2. Hindustan Times

   27 Oct 2026, 15:09 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that the White House defended Trump after some US Catholic Church leaders expressed regret about praying with him at the Oval Office, amid accusations of manipulating Catholic bishops for political gain.