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"One of the blessings of being the President is I get to see firsthand how people are motivated by the fundamental truths articulated by the Holy Father."

The President and the first lady attended the National Prayer breakfast in Washington this morning. Later they listened to the . Veronica's Youth Steel Orchestra from Baltimore perform at the White House after the President signs an Executive Order Creating Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs. The President also addressed an East Room audience on pending President nominations. Pray for President Bush -- Day 2702 The Vice President addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference today. Click here for transcript.. Tomorrow the President will address the conference. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband make a visit...

On February 3,1994, Mother Teresa came to Washington and gave a speech that left the entire audience dazzled and part of it dismayed, including a United States senator who turned to his wife after Mother Teresa concluded and said, “Is my jaw up yet?” It was the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Hilton Hotel and three thousand people were there, including most of official Washington. The breakfast is always an interesting and unusual gathering in the capital in that it is informed by an unspoken goodwill and because famous people, usually political figures, are invited to talk about what...

The 4th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast April 12-14, 2007  Washington, D.C. The Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D. Archdiocese of Washington 4th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Keynote Address "Christianity and Our National Identity" Make plans now to attend the 4th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.Online Ticket Sales for the 4th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Are Now Available!  CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONSIMPORTANT INFORMATION: We will not be distributing tickets for the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast this year. All table assignments will be communicated by email - or by fax if email is not available.IF YOU HAVE...

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Now will you please join me in singing The Eyes of Texas. (Laughter.) Good morning. Laura and I are honored to join you here at the 55th National Prayer Breakfast. You know, it's is an amazing country, isn't it, when people from all walks of life gather to recognize our dependence on an Almighty God, and to ask him for blessings in our life. I think a breakfast such as this speaks to the true strength of the United States of America. (Applause.) We come from many different faiths, yet we share this profound...

President Attends National Catholic Prayer BreakfastWashington Hilton Hotel Washington, D.C. President's Remarks view 8:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Gracias Mi Tejano. Thank you, sir, for your kind words. Thanks for inviting a Methodist. (Laughter.)  When I first came out here and saw how comfortable these chairs looked, I was a little worried you thought I might be giving quite a long speech. (Laughter.)  I'm so thrilled to be here with the cardinals of the church. Cardinal McCarrick I know is here, and Cardinal Bevilacqua -- must make you feel good to see there's not a...

Today President Bush met with reporters in the Diplomat Reception Room in the White House to talk about the positive economic news, later he attended the Nathional Catholic Prayer Breakfast where he spoke to those in attendance. Late this afternoon the President and the First Lady attended a banquet for Andy Card (outgoing Chief of Staff) at the Blair House directly across Pennsylvania Ave from the White House

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The lead singer of the famous rock band U2 which just this week claimed an incredible five Grammy awards, has praised President George W. Bush and Americans for their generosity, especially post 9-11. His remarks came at the February 2 National Prayer Breakfast. [...] Bono offered some personal remarks about his struggle with faith and journey with God, and how he was led to be an advocate for the poor and those afflicted with AIDS. But unlike his colleagues in the entertainment field he did not condemn President Bush for efforts at poverty and...

Bush recalled with great fondness the many times Americans have prayed for him. "I can't tell you the number of times out there traveling our country, people walk up, total strangers, and say, Mr. President, I'm praying for you and your family", he said. "It is one of the great blessings of the presidency, and one of the most wonderful gifts a person can give any of us who have the responsibility to govern justly." Prayer, he said, "reminds us that when we bow our heads or fall to our knees, we are all equal and precious in the eyes...

King Abdullah II of Jordan quoted from the Bible and the Koran in a brief speech to a lunchtime crowd of 2,000 mostly evangelical Christians yesterday, invoking "our Judeo-Christian-Islamic heritage" and urging moderates of the three great religions to unite. "At this point in history, our service to God, our countries and our peoples demands that we confront extremism in its myriad forms," he told listeners at the annual National Prayer Breakfast luncheon at the Washington Hilton. "To overcome this common foe, we must explore the values that unite us, rather than exaggerating the misunderstandings that divide us." Christian leaders...

WASHINGTON (AFP) - U2 frontman Bono, quoting the Koran, the Bible and rock band Dire Straits, urged President George W. Bush to boost US aid to the world's poor by some 25 billion dollars. ADVERTISEMENT "This is not about charity, it's about justice," the singer and activist told the annual US national prayer breakfast, which included Bush, members of Congress, and Muslim, Christian, and Jewish leaders. "That's too bad, because we're good at charity," he said. "But justice is a higher standard. Africa makes a fool of our idea of justice it makes a farce of our idea of equality."...

Congress and a lot of political Washington met yesterday for their annual National Prayer Breakfast. Even the president was there, but Jesus was odd man out. There was a Muslim king, a rock musician, and enough congressmen to populate an entire wing at Allenwood, but the sponsors, evangelical Christians all, had agreed to cool it with the Jesus talk lest it make the odd unbeliever uncomfortable. Prayers were offered to Whoever or Whatever might be listening.The rocker was the featured speaker, and he arrived with the message that he was above all the religious stuff. The breakfast clubbers were mighty...

The President and the First Lady attended the National Prayer Breakfast at the Hilton Hotel in Washington. Link to the President's Remarks Later on in the day the President and the First Lady toured the 3M Company plant in Maplewood, Minnesota, and the Presdent gave a speach about American competitiveness.President Discusses American Competitiveness Agenda in Minnesota Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice met with Iceland's Foreign Minister Geir Harrde, the photos on Yahoo say Thursday but credit the date as yesterday the 1st and I can find no reference to the meeting on the US State Department's Website. Defense Secretary Donald...

King Abdullah II of Jordan is scheduled to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, on Feb. 2, and will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon for evangelicals the same day. This news comes in a story about the event written by Julia Duin in the Washington Times. She said that although he would not be the first Muslim to speak at the annual event at the Washington Hilton, he will have a bigger role than his predecessors. Duin quoted Joseph Lumbard, special adviser to the king for interfaith affairs, as saying, "It will be the king's first...

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast!I would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) in Washington, DC. The Mass is scheduled for Thursday evening, April 6, 2006 at St. Matthews Cathedral at 6:30 pm followed by a cocktail reception at the Army/Navy Club. The Breakfast will be Friday morning April 7 at 7:00 am, at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, DC.Last year we were blessed with a tremendous success, with over 700 people attending Mass, and over 1,600 people in attendance for the breakfast itself where we...

The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast was created in response to the call of Pope John Paul The Great for a "New Evangelization, new in ardor, methods and expression." Catholics will gather from across the United States for worship and fellowship, to thank Our Lord for his abundant blessings upon this Land. All are welcome. Though this is a Catholic-sponsored event, our brothers and sisters from all denominations and from other faiths are welcome to participate. Through the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast we reaffirn our faith in Him and renew our dedication to this great Republic. We commit ourselves to providing...

Jordan's King Abdullah II, whose interfaith efforts over the past year impressed Catholics, Jews and Muslims alike, will have a supporting role at this year's National Prayer Breakfast, according to a key aide. Although he would not be the first Muslim to speak at the annual event at the Washington Hilton, he will have a bigger role than his predecessors, said Joseph Lumbard, special adviser to the king for interfaith affairs. Plans are to have the king offer a prayer or say a few words at the Feb. 2 breakfast, then give the keynote speech at a lunch for evangelical...

THE PRESIDENT: Gracias, y siéntese. (Laughter.) Thank you for the warm welcome. It's an honor to be here at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. Thanks for inviting me back. I understand this, like you understand this: America is founded on los valores de fe y familia. (Applause.) These are the values at the heart of the Hispanic American community. These are the values that enrich our nation. And I am grateful. Your good works and reverence bring compassion to our country, and more importantly, honor to the Almighty. This morning we come together to pray, to pray for God's help...

President Bush has never been shy about talking about his faith, and he has been getting more opportunities with the increasing popularity of prayer breakfasts. Bush doesn't typically lead the worship at these events, but speaks easily of his faith and humbly of his place before God. "Through fellowship and prayer, we acknowledge that all power is temporary, and must ultimately answer to his purposes," Bush said at the National Prayer Breakfast in February. In the past six weeks, Bush has been the main attraction at three prayer events. He hosted the National Day of Prayer at the White House,...

Yesterday President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney and their wives attended a Congressional Picnic at the White House. Today President Bush attended National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C along with members of Congress and former Cabinet Minister Tom Ridge. The President also voiced doubts over the elections taking place in Iran “The June 17th presidential elections are sadly consistent with this oppressive record. Iran's rulers denied more than a thousand people who put themselves forward as candidates, including popular reformers and women who have done so much for the cause of...