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

Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, spoke mostly about the need for unity in our polarized society and for ...

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

Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Budde’s sermon at the National Cathedral was the epitome of civility while speaking truth to power, along with the actual teachings of Jesus. The crowd shots of the ...

The bishop who asked President Trump to “have mercy” to immigrants and transgender teenagers says politics and faith can’t be ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, whose sermon at a national prayer service last week was heard round the world, credits a "humble" upbringing in the North Jersey suburbs for shaping her worldview.

Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, led A Service of Prayer for the Nation on January 21, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral. President Donald J. Trump and entourage were among the ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's viral sermon taking on President Donald Trump brought supporters to Washington National Cathedral the following Sunday.

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or ...

A rumor that Episcopal Church leadership removed Bishop Mariann Budde from the Washington National Cathedral following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump over her sermon at his inaugural ...

It was the first Sunday following the sermon heard around the world, when Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde became a viral phenomenon for “preaching truth to power” at the prayer service for the nation.