Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde was not removed from the National Cathedral by the Episcopal Archdiocese of Washington, a spokesperson for the cathedral has said. The narrative originated from a satirical page on Facebook and has no truth to it.
A post shared on X claims that Mariann Edgar Budde, the leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, was removed from her position at the Washington National Cathedral. Verdict: False Budde has not been removed from her position at the Washington National Cathedral.
The fake claim alleged Budde was removed for her comments during President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service.
After Trump’s disastrous first week in office, people flocked to the Washington National Cathedral to show support for Bishop Budde and a desire for action
We’re constantly saying what we’re against,” says Martin Dickinson, a lay leader at the cathedral’s sanctuary ministry, “and that’s necessary. But what are we for? Migration with Dignity gives us
Outrage over the sermon preached by Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Cathedral misses the real problem with the service.
In the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington asked President Trump to "have mercy upon the people in our country."
An Episcopal bishop urged him to show compassion toward immigrants. Trump called her “not compelling or smart.”
Rev. Mariann Budde called on the new president to “have mercy” on undocumented immigrants and sexual minorities who were targeted by his hardline Day One blizzard of executive orders.
The final event of the inauguration of President Donald Trump was held on Tuesday as the 47th president, Vice President JD Vance and their families attended an interfaith service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The Washington National Cathedral has hosted 10 official inaugural prayer services for presidents of both parties.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington garnered national headlines for rebuking President Donald Trump's policies during the Inauguration Day service at Washington National Cathedral.