Trump and Biden expected to join annual Catholic dinner known for 'non-partisan unity'

Both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday are expected to attend the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner, an annual Catholic event that typically brings together opponents in the presidential race.

Trump on Monday confirmed that he would address the event virtually. The Archdiocese of New York, which hosts the dinner to benefit Catholic organizations and charities, said in a statement that it expects Biden to do the same. The Biden campaign has not publicly confirmed the Democratic presidential nominee’s participation. The dinner will be hosted by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who spoke this year at the Republican National Convention.