Bishops' prayer over Trump raises hard questions about institutional neutrality
October 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A Catholic bishops' prayer over Donald Trump has sparked debate about the proper relationship between religious institutions and political figures. The incident raises uncomfortable questions about institutional neutrality and the appearance of partisanship—issues that resonate across American religious communities, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has faced similar scrutiny over its political positioning.
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