President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington Jan. 20, 2021, before his presidential inauguration. (CNS/Reuters/Tom Brenner)
The 46th president of the United States along with fellow Catholics and other people of goodwill began the latest chapter in the nation s political history with a Mass ahead of the presidential inauguration.
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, with a group of politicians and family, attended Mass at Washington s St. Matthew s Cathedral the morning of Jan. 20, starting his term with worship just before being sworn in. The Bidens were joined in spirit by thousands of others who joined online Masses and events wishing him and the nation well.
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Dr. Jill Biden began Inauguration Day beside her President-elect husband in a turquoise tweed coat with velvet lapels paired with a matching dress and face mask by New York–based designer Markarian. The pair attended a service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle with congressional leaders.
Biden s ensemble continues a jewel-toned theme from the First Lady while highlighting her commitment to supporting young, American designers. Last night, she wore a purple coat tied with a velvet ribbon by Mexican born, New York–based designer Jonathan Cohen, paired with matching gloves and a printed face mask, to a COVID-19 memorial service at the Lincoln Memorial.
Biden took the oath of office just before noon Wednesday during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The presidential oath was administered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.