The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, has voiced concern about Donald Trump’s language and conduct for years.

The Tennessean's letters reflect the views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue: Bishop Mariann Budde's ...

Budde was raised in Morris County by a single mom and a congregation that valued hard work. "I didn't see myself as minister ...

Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, is a prominent religious leader who advocates for social justice issues, including immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde called on President Trump to have mercy on transgender children and immigrant families at a National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration Tuesday, which went viral ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's bold sermon at the National Cathedral challenged President Trump on social justice issues, sparking national debate about religion's role in politics and amplifying her ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made headlines with a powerful plea for mercy during President Trump’s inaugural prayer service. Urging ...

Bishop Mariann Budde was removed from the Washington National Cathedral after asking U.S. President Donald Trump for "mercy ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington garnered national headlines for rebuking President Donald ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde drew President Trump’s ire Wednesday morning after she used a National Catheral prayer service to issue a call for mercy against members of the LGBTQ and immigrant ...

Budde shared her response to Trump's scathing critique of her church service on The View -- detailing her intentions behind her sermon, which saw her ask the president to show "mercy" toward the ...

There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their ...