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

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.

Introduced by moderator Joy Behar (Whoopi Goldberg is out for the week) as a woman who has “more fearlessness than anyone in Congress right now,” Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said today ...

When Bishop Budde finished her sermon, Mr Trump leaned over to say something to Mr Vance, who shook his head in response. Asked what he thought of the sermon as he returned to the Oval Office ...

Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on Monday Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, on Monday, urged Donald Trump to show compassion towards marginalised groups, including ...

By Elizabeth Dias and Tim Balk Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, whose direct appeal to President Trump for mercy on behalf of immigrants and the L.G.B.T.Q. community made headlines on Tuesday ...

US President Donald Trump had reacted to the sermon and said that he “didn't think it was a good service”. Right Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal ...

The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Diocese of Washington, said Wednesday that she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after he lashed out at her over a sermon.

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.

Trump blasted Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde after she used her prayer service remarks to deliver left-wing remarks directed ...

The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked President Donald Trump to "show mercy" toward members of the LGBTQ+ community and immigrant families during a prayer service. The prayer service was held ...