Bishop Hated By The Cult Speaks In DC At WorldPride

The Associated Press reports: Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington, on Wednesday decried leaders “trying to turn back the clock” on LGBTQ+ rights and urged people to embrace hope and joy amid hardship as they come to the nation’s capital for World Pride during a time of mounting political anxiety for LGBTQ+ Americans. “We’re not in … The post Bishop Hated By The Cult Speaks In DC At WorldPride appeared first on Joe.My.God..

Jun 5, 2025 - 20:00
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Bishop Hated By The Cult Speaks In DC At WorldPride

The Associated Press reports:

Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington, on Wednesday decried leaders “trying to turn back the clock” on LGBTQ+ rights and urged people to embrace hope and joy amid hardship as they come to the nation’s capital for World Pride during a time of mounting political anxiety for LGBTQ+ Americans. “We’re not in the 1960’s and 70’s anymore,” Budde, who is a bishop within the Episcopal church, told a crowd at World Pride.

Six months before, Budde closed an interfaith prayer service following Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration by pleading with the president “to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” including LGBTQ+ people and immigrants. Budde’s words were sharply criticized by Trump and his allies but resonated with others across the country, propelling Budde into an unexpected limelight.

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