Bishop Barron Speaks at Trump’s “Rededicate 250” Event: A Study in Naturalistic Apostasy

[X] portal reports that on May 17, 2026, President Donald Trump will host an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to “rededicate the United States to ‘one nation, under God.’” The event, titled “Rededicate 250,” is part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Speakers are scheduled to include Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, “Bishop” Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire, and actor Jonathan Roumie, known for portraying Jesus in the television series “The Chosen.” Cardinal Timothy Dolan is set to offer a video address. The programming will include talks on Christianity in American history, prayers, and Christian music, with Protestant pastors and musicians also participating. Separately, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched its own initiatives, including a reconsecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on July 12 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.