The opening prayer is often the least controversial part of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ ceremonial routine on a session day but Monday’s prayer was different. On the same day ...

In January 2021, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver added "A-Woman" after the traditional "Amen" in a prayer to open the 117th Congress.

The Rev. Pat Conroy, the chaplain for the US House of Representatives, returned to the floor Monday to give the opening prayer on Congress’ first day back in session since an uproar ignited over ...

WASHINGTON – A member of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, gave the opening prayer in the U.S. Senate this morning.

Government meetings can include an opening prayer without running afoul of the Constitution, the Supreme Court said Monday. The court ruled in favor of the town of Greece, N.Y., a Rochester suburb ...

An opening prayer from a Republican lawmaker at the Pennsylvania state House proclaiming her Christian beliefs has drawn backlash as it took place the same day the first Muslim woman was sworn into… ...

Although a House-appointed chaplain has traditionally delivered the opening prayer, some time ago the House began allowing members to nominate other individuals to give a prayer as "guest chaplain." ...

The Rev. Pat Conroy, the chaplain for the US House of Representatives, returned to the floor Monday to give the opening prayer on Congress' first day back in session since an uproar ignited over ...