Opinion: Bishop’s message of mercy was necessary, not ‘nasty’
On Jan. 20, 2025, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., did what a member of the Christian ...
What happens after you ask Trump to ‘have mercy’? Threats, praise and hope
It had been 12 days since the Episcopal bishop of Washington pleaded with President Donald Trump to “have mercy” on ...
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In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or ...
Mercy Chefs open Beacon of Hope kitchen in Black Mountain to continue to serve WNC
Mercy Chefs has opened a Beacon of Hope kitchen in Black Mountain that will operate at least through the summer.
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Tucker Carlson says Episcopal Church is 'not Christian at all' after Mariann Budde sermon: 'Pagan'
Former Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson called the Episcopal Church an angry, hateful organization that is non-Christian ...
Bishop Budde’s call for mercy was not an attack on Trump. It was a reminder. | Opinion
A reminder that leadership without mercy is tyranny. A reminder that the church’s foundation lies in caring for the “least of ...
A bishop went viral for asking Trump to ‘have mercy.’ Here’s how she’s feeling about the divided response
The Right Rev. Mariann Budde returned to the altar at Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, 12 days after her viral sermon ...
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Faith Works: Have mercy: Worship doesn't always have to be 'exciting,' nor should it be
Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill takes issue with President Donald Trump's comment that a religious service was "not very exciting." ...
Bishop Budde Delivered a Truly Christian Message
When Donald Trump sat down Tuesday beneath the exquisite stained-glass windows of the National Cathedral, he likely expected ...
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 go unnoticed.
Thousands Sign Christian Petition Backing Bishop Who Confronted Trump
The petition urged Bishop Mariann Budde to "continue speaking out against the injustice of Trump's executive orders." ...
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Bishop asked Trump for mercy for the least of these. She could have slammed him. | Opinion
Yes, if there’s one thing I learned in my Christian upbringing, it’s that mercy is deranged and we should absolutely dehumanize people who are in any way different from us. Trump press ...