Easter Prayer Breakfast

In his own words: President Obama on faith

By Adelle M. Banks — January 9, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Quotes from the 44th president about faith over his two terms in the White House.

Obama at last prayer breakfast: ‘We heal hatred with love’

By Adelle M. Banks — March 30, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) As he usually does, he used the occasion to speak openly about his faith within the context of world events.

4 notable remarks from President Obama’s Easter Prayer Breakfast

By Adelle M. Banks — April 7, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) "Easter is our affirmation that there are better days," the president said.

President Obama mourns Kansas tragedy: ‘We’re all children of God’

By Adelle M. Banks — April 14, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) “We’re all children of God. We’re all made in his image, all worthy of his love and dignity,” President Obama said at his annual Easter prayer breakfast, adding that religious-fueled violence has "no place in our society.”

Photo Gallery: Easter prayer breakfast at the White House

By Adelle M. Banks — April 6, 2013
A who's who of Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox leaders joined President Obama in the East Room of the White House Friday (April 5) for the Easter Prayer Breakfast.

Obama recalls Holy Land trip at Easter Prayer Breakfast

By Adelle M. Banks — April 5, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) As he gathered with clergy at the White House Friday, President Obama recounted personal details of his recent Holy Land trip, calling it a chance to experience “the eternal spirit of Easter” and feel closer to Jesus.
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