Some Protestants Felt Invisible. Then Came Bishop Budde.
The bishop asked President Trump publicly to “have mercy,” electrifying some liberal churchgoers in an era dominated by conservative versions of Christianity.
Bishop Budde has some nerve!
Like every woman who offends President Trump, Mariann Edgar Budde, so-called Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, was nasty in tone, and not compelling or smart. “In the name of our God,” she said,
Who is Mariann Budde, the bishop who asked Trump to ‘have mercy’?
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.
Texas bakery sells out of Bishop Budde cookies after sermon calling for Trump's mercy
A Texas bakery, known for its political pastries, is viral again after selling out of Bishop Budde cookies after her sermon to President Donald Trump.
Bishop Budde ‘not going to apologize’ to Trump for asking for mercy
It was a pretty mild sermon,” Budde said. “It certainly wasn't a fire and brimstone sermon. It was as respectful and as universal as I could."
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+, immigrant families
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.
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.
BISHOP MARIANN BUDDE: President Trump, 'have mercy' on immigrants and gay children
Jan. 22, 2025 -- "I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away. And that you help those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to find compassion and welcome here.
Bishop Budde was right to speak truth to Trump
And those who attacked her for doing so fail to understand that free speech and freedom of religion are what make America great.
What to know about Mariann Budde, the bishop who upset Trump with her inaugural sermon
The Right Rev. Mariann Budde made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.
‘People around me are almost universally concerned’: Bishop who begged Trump to have ‘mercy’ talks threats
Bishop Mariann Budde previously condemned Trump’s 2020 decision to clear Black Lives Matter demonstrators in Lafayette Square ...
Bishop Mariann Budde's request for mercy displayed fundamental Christian values | Letters
Bishop Mariann Budde asked President Trump to show mercy on marginalized groups, like immigrants and LGBT. Her words didn't ...
Bishop Budde's request for Trump mercy displayed fundamental Christian values | Letters
Bishop Mariann Budde asked President Trump to show mercy on marginalized groups, like immigrants and LGBT. Her words didn't ...
Episcopal bishop says she’ll continue to pray for Trump, who lashed out at her over viral sermon
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made an appeal to Trump during a post-Inauguration prayer service he attended, asking him ...