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.

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

Budde was raised in Morris County by a single mom and a congregation that valued hard work. "I didn't see myself as minister material," she said.

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.

The first woman to serve as the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Bishop Budde had a message for President Trump during his first term, too.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's bold sermon at the National Cathedral challenged President Trump on social justice issues, sparking national debate about religion's role in politics and amplifying her advocacy for marginalized communities.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde called on President Trump to have mercy on transgender children and immigrant families at a National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration Tuesday, which went

Rev. Mariann Budde the Episcopal Bishop of Washington defended a plea for mercy she made to President Donald Trump on behalf of immigrants and others during an inaugural prayer service a day before.

Bishop Mariann Budde is listed as bishop on the Washington National Cathedral website, and the Episcopal Church has issued a statement supporting her.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde drew President Trump’s ire Wednesday morning after she used a National Catheral prayer service to issue a call for mercy against members of the LGBTQ and immigrant communities.

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde was not removed from the National Cathedral by the Episcopal Archdiocese of Washington, a spokesperson for the cathedral has said. The narrative originated from a satirical page on Facebook and has no truth to it.