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

For the next four years there will be a lot of “never Trumpers” willing to remind everyone about Donald’s legacy as a crook, pathological liar, racist and convicted felon. If he’s willing to spread ...

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

We stand with Budde and we encourage those who are criticizing her to study both the writings of our country’s founders, ...

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the National Cathedral in Washington. Directly addressing President Trump in the front row, she urged him to “have mercy” on immigrants and ...

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

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

The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., asked President Trump for mercy in this National ...

The fake claim alleged Budde was removed for her comments during President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service.

Let’s name the truth: Bishop Budde’s call for mercy was not an attack. It was a reminder. A reminder that leadership without ...

The bishop asked President Trump publicly to “have mercy,” electrifying some liberal churchgoers in an era dominated by ...

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered ...