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 ...

The first woman to serve as the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Bishop Budde had a message for ...

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.

Mariann Budde, 65, is the Episcopalian bishop who confronted Trump during the National Prayer Service. Trump and Vice ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde instantly became a topic of national conversation after issuing a heartfelt plea directly to ...

"How could it not be politicized? We're in a hyperpolitical climate," Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said on ABC's "The ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, called on Trump to unite the country. He has since demanded an apology. (via Pool) ...

Budde said she regrets the angry reactions to her pointed request for Trump to show mercy, but added that she stands by her remarks.

"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Bishop Mariann Budde said in her 15-minute sermon. "Millions have put their ...