Bishop Budde believes Pride Month can serve as a remedy to harmful speech.
Bishop Marian Edgar Budde recounted that during a prayer service in January, President Trump requested “mercy” for LGBTQ children and immigrants. Budde expressed her hopes for a pride event, saying, “I pray that it’s a really fun, exciting gathering, where people feel safe, where they feel supported, where they can laugh and learn.” She suggested […]
Bishop Budde Addresses Controversial Sermon at National Cathedral
Bishop Marian Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington called out members of the LGBTQ community to President Donald Trump during a homily on “unity” during the traditional inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral on Tuesday. He defended his comments calling for mercy to be shown to illegal immigrants. in interview On “The […]
Who is Rev. Mariann Budde, bishop who drew Trump's ire at prayer service
Bishop Marian Edgar Budde called on President Trump to show mercy to transgender children and immigrant families during a prayer service at the National Cathedral ahead of Tuesday's inauguration, which was posted online. In a post that went viral, the president accused her of being “tone-deaf” and “not persuasive or wise.” ” “Please have mercy […]