Donald Trump, president of the United States, issued two messages on Palm Sunday recognizing the importance of Holy Week that leads to Easter, and renewed his calls to protect religious freedom in public policies.
In a publication on the Truth Social Social Network Platform and in a presidential message of the White House, Trump wanted Christians a “happy Easter” and analyzed the importance of the celebration for Christians and the Nation.
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“Christians from all over the world remember the crucifixion of the only begotten Son of God, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and on Easter Sunday we celebrated his glorious resurrection and proclaimed, as Christians have done for almost 2000 years, ‘He has risen!’ In a April 13 publication in Truth Social.
“Through the pain and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, we saw the unlimited love and devotion of God for all humanity and, at that time of his resurrection, history changed forever with the promise of eternal life,” said the US president in publication.
Trump, who describes himself as A non -denominational Christianhe wanted his Christians “a happy and very blessed parties” and called the United States “a nation of believers”, adding: “We need God, we want God and, with his help, we will make our nation stronger, safer, more large, bigger, more prosperous and more united than ever.”
Trump too He issued a statement through the White House in which he said: “(The First Lady) Melania and I joined in prayer with the Christians who celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin and opened the doors of heaven for all humanity.”
Trump said that Holy Week “is a moment of reflection for Christians to commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and prepare their hearts, minds and souls for their miraculous resurrection among the dead.”
“During this Sacred Week, we recognize that Easter Sunday’s glory cannot come without the sacrifice that Jesus Christ did on the cross,” Trump said.
“In his last hours on earth, Christ voluntarily endured an unbearable pain, torture and execution on the cross, driven by a deep and enduring love for all his creation,” he added. “Because of his suffering, we obtain redemption. For his death, we are forgiven from our sins. For their resurrection, we have expectation of eternal life. On Easter morning, the stone is removed, the tomb is empty and the light prevails over the darkness, which indicates that death does not have the last word.”
The president also urged to pray for “a spill of the Holy Spirit on our beloved nation”, and for the United States to “remain a lighthouse of faith, hope and freedom for everyone, and we pray to achieve a future that reflects the truth, beauty and goodness of the eternal kingdom of Christ in heaven.”
Renewing its commitment to religious freedom
In his message spread through the White House, Trump also emphasized his support for religious freedom in public policies.
“This Holy Week, my administration renews his promise to defend the Christian faith in our schools, armed forces, workplaces, hospitals and government venues,” said the US president. “We will never falter in the defense of the right to religious freedom, the defense of the dignity of life and the protection of God in our public sphere.”
In February, Trump signed an executive order to create a working group to eradicate anti -Christian bias in the federal government. This group is reviewing policies of the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and other federal departments and agencies, to identify illegal anti -Christian policies.
Trump also reversed the executive policies of the administration of former president Joe Biden who sought Bishops of the country had warned that would make them inelegable for public contracts.
However, bishops have had disputes with the administration for cuts to programs for migrants and refugees and Foreign aid contractsthat supported Catholic non -governmental organizations both nationally and internationally. Currently, bishops are involved in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for some fund cuts.
Translated and adapted by the ACI Press team. Originally published in CNA.
Tyler Arnold
Tyler Arnold is a reporter of the National Catholic Register. He previously worked at The Center Square and has published in various media, including The Associated Press, National Review, The American Conservative and The Federalist.