Denver archbishop and seven other bishops pray with Trump at the White House

Archbishop James Golka of Denver and seven other US Catholic bishops met President Donald Trump on October 22, 2026, in a meeting that included a moment of prayer. The White House Faith Office organized the gathering, EWTN News reported, and Mario Enzler, an executive at the Heritage Foundation, helped prepare it, according to The Pillar.

The Archdiocese of Denver's position

The Archdiocese of Denver issued a statement expressing respect for the office of the president and saying it welcomes further dialogue on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death and on the dignity of every person. The statement closed by inviting the faithful to pray for the nation and its leaders, trusting in the mercy and guidance of Christ.

Topics discussed

Jenny Korn, director of the White House Faith Office, said those at the meeting discussed religious liberty, school choice, tax credits for families, religious visas and the issue of life.

The bishops' conference clarifies

Chieko Noguchi, executive director of public affairs for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the conference had no involvement in calling the meeting or in how it was conducted.