Trump and Pope Leo XIV have a contentious relationship, and some US bishops have criticised the administration's immigration policies.
But Trump has typically enjoyed the support of Catholic voters.
Grob said none of the participants in the meeting gave permission for the public distribution or posting of video or photos of the event. Grob said images of the meeting later caused concern among some of his congregants."I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purposes,"he added.
Grob said images of the meeting later caused concern among some of his congregants.