Biden speaks of Catholic teachings at blessed brunch

The White House brunch was a who's who of the Catholic Church in the US, with clerical collars and monk's robes dotted among the guests

President Joe Biden said St Patrick's Day has always been a special day for the Biden family.

There was a blessed breakfast of colcannon followed by shamrock cookies, as the White House fountain turned green for St Patrick’s Day.

After attending Mass to honour our patron saint, US president Joe Biden made use of a perfect day to attract the Irish-American vote — hosting a “brunch with Catholic leaders” in the East Room.