Episcopal bishop who urged Trump to ‘have mercy’ to resign post in Washington DC
Mariann Budde gained national attention for calling on US president to consider immigrants and LGBTQ+ people
TL;DR
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of Washington DC is resigning her post.
- Her resignation is effective June 3, 2028.
- Budde gained national attention for urging Donald Trump to "have mercy" on immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community.
- Trump publicly criticized her sermon and demanded an apology.
- Budde also wrote an opinion piece criticizing Trump's use of a Bible photo-op.
- She has led the Episcopal diocese of Washington since 2011.
- Budde is committed to a strong transition for the next bishop.