ABC News reported that two Catholic bishops have expressed regret that they agreed to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump. The report's headline states that the bishops say the photo was "used politically."
According to the ABC News report, the White House meeting led to the photograph, which was then distributed publicly. The summary of the report does not name the two bishops, identify the date of the meeting, or describe the circumstances under which the photo was taken, so those details are not reported here.
ABC News described the bishops' statement as an expression of regret over their decision to agree to the meeting. The summary does not say what specific steps, if any, the bishops took regarding the photo's distribution beyond stating that it was used politically.
The ABC News summary does not say who used the photo or for what purpose. It also does not say whether the White House has responded to the bishops' remarks, and it provides no background on earlier contacts between the bishops and the administration.
ABC News's report is the only source used for this article. Readers seeking the full account, including any direct statements from the bishops, can read the original report at ABC News's report on the bishops' regret over the White House prayer photo.
Sources: ABC News: Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically.