He attended Catholic schools and married his first wife, Neilia, in a Catholic church. More so than any time before in his public life, Biden's faith was woven into his political message during the 2020 campaign. (O'Brien told CNN he is unaware of any plans yet for another private Mass before Biden's inauguration as President.) These services, said the priest, reflected how important the Catholic faith and ritual were to Biden, particularly on two of the most joyful days of his life. Among conservative Catholics in Washington, Biden's election has been greeted with caution and suspicion.

Source: CNN December 13, 2020 12:00 UTC