Trump remained expressionless in the front row, sitting next to First Lady Melania Trump, as Budde told him that illegal immigrants were "not criminals"

She also addressed Trump directly while he sat with his wife and the newly appointed vice president, wearing a red tie in the pew next to them.

The bishop criticized the president's agenda and called on him to show “mercy” on people she claimed were living in fear because Trump was president.

Episcopal bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, on Monday, urged Donald Trump to show compassion towards marginalised groups, including gay, lesbian, and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants.

Trump's reaction is another example of his administration being at odds with prominent religious leaders over his stance on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

Who is Bishop Mariann Budde and what is her history with Trump? What are the beliefs of the Episcopal Church which she belongs to? We explain.

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump demanded an apology from the Episcopal Church after Bishop Mariann Budde tore into him during a national prayer service.

Although many far-right white evangelicals and Christian nationalists are delighted to see President Donald Trump back in the White House, not all Christians are in lockstep with his policies. Bishop Mariann Budde,

An interview with immigration advocate Vanessa Cardenas about Bishop Mariann Budde's extraordinary sermon criticizing Trump: Can appeals to decency combat rising cruelty and authoritarianism?

Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde responded to President Donald Trump's criticism of comments she made during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral.