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January 25, 2021

Poet Amanda Gorman is a light to us all, parishioner says

Amanda Gorman recites a poem at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20, 2021, during the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States. She is a parishioner at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Los Angeles.

WASHINGTON — Long before she burst into the public spotlight delivering her inauguration poem, Amanda Gorman got a standing ovation from fellow parishioners of St. Brigid Church in Los Angeles for reciting a poem she wrote about the parish.

Published in International
January 20, 2017

'We will be protected by God,' Trump declares in inaugural address

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is applauded as he arrives for his Jan. 20 swearing-in as the country's 45th president at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear in the days ahead.

Published in International
January 20, 2017

Pope offers prayers for Trump as he becomes 45th U.S. president

U.S. President Donald Trump places his hand on the Bible as he takes the oath of office administered by U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts Jan. 20.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis sent best wishes and prayers to incoming President Donald J. Trump shortly after he took the oath of office.

Published in International
January 23, 2013

Multifaith prayer service starts Obama's first workday of new term

U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and her husband, Vice President Joe Biden, stand at the start of the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service at the National Cathedral in Washington Jan. 22.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- President Barack Obama began the first work day of his second term Jan. 22 in prayer at a multi-faith service at the National Cathedral, where readings, prayers, songs and the sermon focused on the challenges of leadership and the need to face them with the bolstering of faith.

Published in International