Bishop Budde’s call for mercy was not an attack on Trump. It was a reminder. | Opinion
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.
What to know about Mariann Budde, the bishop who upset Trump with her inaugural sermon
The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.
Bishop Budde on Her Viral Trump Sermon: ‘You Don’t Always Get to Choose When the Call Comes’
The first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Washington talks to Glamour about being the latest woman to be called “nasty” by the president, how we can find unity amid our differences, and how to meet the moment.
Why Bishop Mariann Budde Wanted to Speak to Donald Trump
If you know what people are thinking about when they’re coming into church on Sunday morning, it’s very important to acknowledge that,” Budde says.
In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
In South Africa, the Anglican bishop Desmond Tutu, archbishop of Cape Town, spent much of his active ministry condemning the violence of apartheid in his native country. After the
EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Budde on Trump, her sermon and how religion can’t be separated from politics
The bishop who asked President Trump to “have mercy” to immigrants and transgender teenagers says politics and faith can’t be separated, but she’s not trying to be the face of a new resistance movement to the GOP.
Bishop who enraged Trump says she was speaking from faith
I’m basing it on my Christian faith and how I interpret what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.” Who is Rev. Mariann Budde, bishop who drew Trump’s ire at prayer service? The Episcopalian bishop of Washington was thrust into the national spotlight during Trump’s first week in office after she called on him to have compassion for transgender children and migrants at a National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration.
Confronting Trump Directly, Bishop Mariann Budde Showed That Not All Religious Leaders are Spineless Sycophants
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 invited guests.
Bishop Mariann Budde Challenges Donald Trump and Religious Hypocrisy in Bold Sermon.
The hate and racism from the Jim Crow era never truly died in the hearts and minds of many people. It was simply suppressed by progressive laws of tolerance and inclusion and by Christian leaders of all races appealing to the conscience of a hate-filled nation.
‘We’re bringing back religion’: Trump claims he’s bringing religion ‘back’ after attacking bishop for preaching about mercy
Days after attacking Bishop Mariann Budde for preaching about mercy, Donald Trump claims he’s “bringing back religion” in America. Since his first administration, Trump has heavily relied on the Christian right for support.
No Truth to Rumor Bishop Mariann Budde Was Removed From Washington National Cathedral
The fake claim alleged Budde was removed for her comments during President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service.
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