Episcopal Bishop Resigns After Urging Trump to Show Mercy to Marginalized Communities

Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington DC, has announced her resignation, effective June 3, 2028. Budde gained nationwide recognition for her passionate plea to former President Donald Trump to 'have mercy' on immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community following his second inauguration. Her departure comes as a significant moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding the treatment of marginalized groups under political leadership. As reported by The Guardian, Budde will leave her post after the ordination of the new diocesan bishop, marking a pivotal transition for the diocese and its commitment to social justice.

Source: The Guardian US