Trump strikes muted tone at National Prayer Breakfast, plays up evangelical interests
Washington, DCRNS US President Donald Trump began his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast by renewing his commitment to the religious conservatives who helped lift him into office. “I will never let you down, I can say that – never,” Trump said as he approached the podium on Thursday morning (Feb. 7), speaking to a […]
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Trump-Putin summit helps with religious freedom push
RNS Russia dominated the discussion on a telephone conference call with reporters and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday morning about next week’s meeting in Washington of government officials, religious leaders and representatives of nonprofit organisations to talk about international religious freedom. Asked about reports this week of Russian efforts to infiltrate American religious groups, even while […]
Trump says US ‘strengthened by the power of prayer’
RNS In his second appearance at the annual National Prayer Breakfast, US President Donald Trump steered clear of partisan politics and focused on his belief in the country’s dependence on God. “America’s a nation of believers and together we are strengthened by the power of prayer,” the President said in his 14-minute speech that emphasised […]
Trump vows to let churches engage in politics
RNS US President Donald Trump vowed to make good on a campaign promise to repeal the law that restricts political speech from the pulpit, speaking at his first National Prayer Breakfast as president. “I will get rid of, totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow of representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear,” […]