Trump Joins Bible Reading Marathon Amid Pope Tension

0:00President Trump is joining a big Bible reading marathon called America Reads the Bible, marking 250 years of the Bible's role in America. The event kicked off Sunday, April 19th, and runs through Saturday, April 25th, right from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Readings happen daily from 9 a.m. Eastern time to 9 p.m. with live streams available if you sign up. Trump's turn comes Tuesday, April 21st, during the 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern hour, reading straight from the Oval Office. He'll cover 2 Chronicles 7, verses 11 through 22. A passage organizer's picked as a long time call to prayer for the nation. Nearly 500 readers total are lined up, including actors like Patricia Heaton and Dean Cain, plus politicians such as Mike Johnson, Marco, Rubio, and Ron DeSantis. President music fills the gaps between readings, partnering with various ministries. Organizers say it's a nod to face place in American life, and the White House called it a

1:01chance to thank God for the country's biblical roots and unity. This comes amid tension with Pope Leo, the 14th. Trump hit back on social media, calling the Pope week on crime and foreign policy after a prayer vigil criticizing power and war. President Trump shared an AI image, folks saw as him posing like Jesus, sparking backlash, he deleted it and said it was meant to show him as a doctor. All this highlights face spotlight in politics right now, blending celebration with controversy as the readings roll on. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.