Hundreds of Faith Leaders at White House for National Day of Prayer Event

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump hosted a National Day of Prayer event at the White House on May 1 under bright sunny skies, surrounded by blooming flowers in the Rose Garden.  “We’re bringing religion back to our country,” Trump said during the event. “It’s a big deal.”  The prayer gathering dates back centuries to the Continental Congress in 1775, with annual observances at the White House on the first Thursday in May since 1952, when the occasion was first designated by Congress.  Trump said the event, a centerpiece of the administration’s efforts to foster unity and spiritual reflection, is meant to “seek the help of the almighty,” honor spirituality, and underscore his commitment to revitalizing the role of faith in American public life....