Mariann Budde returned to the altar at Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, 12 days after she urged President Donald Trump to show mercy to immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community during an interfaith service recognizing Trump’s inauguration.

Let’s name the truth: Bishop Budde’s call for mercy was not an attack. It was a reminder. A reminder that leadership without mercy is tyranny. A reminder that the church’s foundation lies in caring for the “least of these.” A reminder that our faith demands responsibility for the vulnerable.

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde was not removed from the National Cathedral by the Episcopal Archdiocese of Washington, a spokesperson for the cathedral has said. The narrative originated from a satirical page on Facebook and has no truth to it.

A post shared on X claims that Mariann Edgar Budde, the leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, was removed from her position at the Washington National Cathedral. Verdict: False Budde has not been removed from her position at the Washington National Cathedral.

Bishop Mariann Budde is listed as bishop on the Washington National Cathedral website, and the Episcopal Church has issued a statement supporting her.