The White House is planning a big prayer event. Almost all the speakers are Christian

NPR | By Jason DeRose

Published May 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT

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As the White House prepares for a prayer event tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, some question why the lineup is almost entirely Christian.

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Jason DeRose covers religion for NPR News, reporting on the ways belief shapes American public life and the ways American life shapes religious expression.

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