Trump to participate in Bible reading event after pope feud

Published April 18, 2026 6:47pm ET



President Donald Trump has joined a marathon Bible reading event in Washington, D.C., mere days after his feud with Pope Leo XIV sparked widespread backlash.

Trump is now a reader for the weeklong “America Reads the Bible” event that will see nearly 500 faith leaders, influencers, government officials, and everyday Americans take turns reading scripture, with the goal of completing the King James Bible by next Saturday.

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