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Bishop Mariann Budde

On Politics, Pulpits, and Presidents

Bishop Mariann Budde spoke from the pulpit to the president, asking for mercy. How do we talk about serious moral issues, refugee ministry for example, in a way that will be heard?

Bishop Budde to Give Benediction at DNC Tuesday

The Bishop of Washington previously took President Trump to task for clearing Black Lives Matter protesters with tear gas, to enable him to stage a photo op at St. John's Church.

Bishops Criticize Trump for Photo Op at Church

The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde: ""The president just used a Bible, the most sacred text of the Judeo-Christian tradition ... as a backdrop for a message antithetical to the teachings of Jesus,"

Fire Doused at Church of the Presidents

Historic St. John's at Lafayette Square escaped disastrous damage when a fire started by arson was contained to a single room.

A Christmas Feast among Fire Survivors

“Despite all they had endured, and are enduring still, many of their faces reflected a quiet joy.”

Acting on Spiritual Principles

Bishop Mariann Budde writes about Washington National Cathedral’s Inaugural Prayer Service.

‘Overcome Whiteness’

Panel at Washington National Cathedral discusses America’s history of racial violence.

Future ‘Lies Outside Our Doors’

By Peggy Eastman Professor Dwight Zscheile: “The mission field is all around us in our neighborhoods.”

Same-sex Weddings in D.C.

Cathedral adapts blessing rite approved by General Convention.

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