US Bishops Say Violence ‘Never the Answer’ After Shooting at White House Press Dinner

A screen grab taken from a video filmed by an AFP reporter shows armed agents moving to the stage after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington on April 25, 2026.

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned violence, and Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio said the issue of gun violence must be addressed.

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