President Biden’s Very Catholic Inauguration

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president
of the United States, only the second Catholic ever to hold the
office. Zac and Ashley are joined by Matt Malone, S.J., to discuss
their reactions to President Biden’s inauguration—including the
prayers offered by other Jesuits throughout the day. Father Malone
is the editor in chief of America, worked in politics before
joining the Jesuits and brings a historical and personal eye to the
events of the week. We’re happy to report that Pope Francis, Pope
Emeritus Benedict and guests at the Vatican’s homeless shelter all
received a vaccine for Covid-19, even as the Catholic Church, like
the rest of the world, continues to lose leaders to the virus.
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Pope Francis sends greeting to President Biden, contrasting with
sharper message from head of U.S. bishops Joe Biden begins
Inauguration Day with Mass Read: The Invocation at the Inauguration
of President Joe Biden Joe Biden knows the grief of losing
family—and how our pain can have a purpose. Watch: Matt Malone, SJ
interviews Joe Biden What’s on tap?  Cape Codder: Vodka and
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