Bishop Mariann Budde of Washington National Cathedral led a public service 12 days after her passionate appeal to President Trump regarding marginalized communities. Her sermon, delivered shortly after Trump’s inauguration, called for compassion towards immigrants and LGBTQ individuals, evoking mixed reactions, including praise and criticism. Budde's stance, reflecting core Christian values, aimed to assert the church's voice in societal issues. The service saw a diverse crowd, demonstrating a communal sense of solidarity in the face of political turmoil.
Her direct appeal to Trump on that January day - some 24 hours after he had ascended to the highest office in the land for the second time - ushered in a deluge of reactions.
It was rooted in Jesus, she said, not a partisan agenda.
Now, Budde made her way to the altar for her first public service at the cathedral since that sermon, the final event of Trump's inauguration.
Twelve days since praise started pouring in from around the world - and vitriol, too.
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