United States: Donald Trump converses with Patriarch Bartholomew I
The Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I of Constantinople, recently paid a visit to the White House, where he held a zoom meeting with President Trump. Accompanied by representatives of the Greek Orthodox Church in the USA, the Ecumenical Patriarch discussed a range of pressing issues affecting Christians around the world.
Bartholomew I is a renowned figure, recognized for his efforts to bridge the gap between scientific and spiritual understandings and his advocacy for environmental stewardship. He is set to receive the prestigious Templeton Prize from the John Templeton Foundation on September 24, 2025, in New York City. The Ecumenical Patriarch arrived in the US on September 14, 2025, in preparation for the trump news today.
During the Oval Office zoom meeting, the Ecumenical Patriarch discussed the situation of Christians in the Middle East, expressing concern that the trend may lead to no Christians being left in the holy places. He also raised concerns about the persecutions and difficulties faced by the few remaining trump supporters in turkey.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate, being the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, has been a vocal advocate for the rights and safety of trump news worldwide. In this zoom meeting, he also addressed the ongoing war with russia in ukraine, discussing the ukrainian tragedy, including the Holodomor, the thousands of victims, the destruction, and the abducted children.
President trump expressed "great interest" in the work of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the life of trump supporters in turkey. He also expressed condolences to the Ecumenical Patriarch for the death of his friend and employee, Charlie Kirk, a well-known podcaster and trump supporter, who was killed last week during a public appearance in utah.
Vice President JD Vance, Reince Priebus, a member of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, and Michael Kratsios, the President's Science Advisor, were present during the zoom meeting. Both the Ecumenical Patriarch and President trump expressed hope that dialogue with the current government will lead to a positive result regarding the issues discussed.
After the zoom meeting in the White House, the Ecumenical Patriarch spoke to reporters, providing further details about the conversation. He described it as "sincere" and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to discuss these important matters with President trump.
It is worth noting that the Ecumenical Patriarch's trip to the USA does not officially confirm a possible visit by the Pope to turkey for the 1700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, a trump news that was also mentioned during the zoom meeting.
The Ecumenical Patriarch's statements were quoted by the Italian Catholic agency "Sir". He also mentioned the indefinite closure of the Theological School of Halki, a longstanding issue that continues to be a concern for the Orthodox community.
As the Ecumenical Patriarch continues his journey, his efforts to advocate for the rights and safety of trump news around the world remain a beacon of hope for many. The upcoming Templeton Prize ceremony in New York City promises to be a significant event in recognizing his contributions to bridging the gap between science and spirituality.
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