Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children

The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that traditionally has not been political.

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Washington bishop asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ people, immigrants

The Bishop of Washington, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, made a plea to President Donald Trump, who was attending the inaugural prayer service, to have “mercy” on Americans, particularly immigrants and ...
NBC News - 1h
Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people

Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president. In an inaugural prayer service sermon, the Episcopal bishop of Washington appealed ...
The Guardian - 5h
Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrants

The bishop leading Tuesday's official inaugural prayer service urged President Donald Trump to "have mercy" on his constituents, specifically naming LGBTQ people and immigrants.
NBC News - 9h
Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants

Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.
BBC News - 9h
Trump dismisses bishop’s call for mercy; ban on immigration raids in churches and schools scrapped – live

President responds to bishop urging him to show mercy to immigrants and LGBTQ people by saying ‘I didn’t think it was a good service’; Ice officials can again raid ‘sensitive areas’ and carry out ...
The Guardian - 5h
Bishop pleads with Trump on fears from people targeted by his policies

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde pleaded with President Trump during the National Prayer Service to be conscious of the fears of those who may be the targets of Mr. Trump's policies while in the White ...
CBS News - 9h
Inauguration prayer service's pastor asks Trump to 'have mercy' on transgender kids, immigrants

The reverend at the National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration called on President Trump to have mercy on transgender children and immigrant families in her sermon on Tuesday. Bishop ...
The Hill - 11h
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President-elect Donald Trump's children arrived Monday at the Capitol for Trump's inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
CBS News - 1d
Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminaries. Gay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they ...
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