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.

Budde delivered a controversial inauguration service sermon with President Donald Trump in attendance on Jan. 21. "This is not a Christian organization at all," Carlson said.

WASHINGTON — 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 ...

The day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington delivered a sermon at the National Cathedral, which became—unexpectedly—one of the newsiest events of that week. From the ...

In an emotional sermon delivered directly to Donald Trump, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde called on the president to show compassion and mercy to vulnerable communities during the Service of ...

A standing committee of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has expressed its support for Episcopal Church Bishop Mariann Budde, who rebuked President Donald Trump in a sermon ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Right Rev. Mariann Budde made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.