What is St. Matthew’s, the church Biden will attend on Inauguration Day?
Biden s choice is unconventional for incoming presidents, but has a rich history tied to powerful figures in Washington. The interior of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington on June 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
January 19, 2021
WASHINGTON (RNS) Hours before he takes the oath of office Wednesday (Jan. 20) as president, Joe Biden is reportedly slated to attend a worship service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, commonly known as St. Matthew’s, with a bipartisan group of members of Congress and other politicians in attendance.
WASHINGTON - President-elect Biden attended Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, his only event before he will be sworn in as the 46th president on Wednesday.
He was joined by his spouse Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff as well as congressional leaders from both parties.
The Bidens had a front pew, with Harris and Emhoff on the other side of the aisle, also in the front. The couples stood in silent reflection looking at the front altar. All attendees wore masked and were spread out in the cathedral to follow social distance standards.
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