Why a bishop and a rabbi are taking Homeland Security to court (RNS) — The Christian and Jewish faiths demand we welcome the stranger. DHS is not allowing us to do that, so we sued. The post Why a bishop and a rabbi are taking Homeland Security to court appeared first on RNS.

Bishop Budde went viral because she showed us what’s wrong with American religion (RNS) — The sermon reminded many Americans what public religious faith looked like in the not-so-distant past, when the Episcopal Church was the de facto faith of the American ruling class. The post Bishop Budde went viral because she showed us what’s wrong with American religion appeared first on RNS.

In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ (The Conversation) — A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death. The post In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ appeared first on RNS.

Bishop Budde asks Trump to show mercy, continuing tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ (The Conversation) — A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death. The post Bishop Budde asks Trump to show mercy, continuing tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ appeared first on RNS.

Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew (RNS) — The bishop spoke truth to power. She has inherited a long and sacred lineage. The post Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew appeared first on RNS.

After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise (RNS) — ‘The people who are in danger are the people who fear for their lives and their livelihoods,’ Budde said in an interview. ‘That’s where the focus should be.’ The post After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise appeared first on RNS.

The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’ Bishop Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.

Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy,’ and Hegseth Faces New Accusations Plus, snow on Florida’s beaches.

Who Is Mariann Edgar Budde, the Bishop Who Made a Plea to Trump? 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 Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that traditionally has not been political.

In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights WASHINGTON (RNS) — The inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral Tuesday morning featured a number of interfaith leaders, including the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, who delivered the homily. The post In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights appeared first on RNS.

T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit on New Year’s Eve (RNS) — ‘God in his infinite wisdom and his great grace brought me back to this same spot,’ he told his congregation as he spoke for about 55 minutes. The post T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit on New Year’s Eve appeared first on RNS.

Episcopal presiding bishop resolves complaint against predecessor Michael Curry (RNS) — The complaint that Curry and Bishop Todd Ousley mishandled physical and emotional abuse allegations against a Michigan bishop was met with a pastoral response. The post Episcopal presiding bishop resolves complaint against predecessor Michael Curry appeared first on RNS.

Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh suspended but not deposed after Title IV investigation concludes (RNS) — Singh’s son called the outcome ‘a tragic conclusion to what has been a deeply painful and retraumatizing process.’ The post Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh suspended but not deposed after Title IV investigation concludes appeared first on RNS.

Bishop Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, preaches defense of McBride WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘I couldn’t admire her more as a human and as a child of God,’ Bishop Gene Robinson said of Rep.-elect Sarah McBride. The post Bishop Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, preaches defense of McBride appeared first on RNS.

Bishop TD Jakes receives medical care after ‘slight health incident’ (RNS) — ‘I’m so grateful that he’s already beginning to improve,’ said his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts. The post Bishop TD Jakes receives medical care after ‘slight health incident’ appeared first on RNS.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton visits LSTC to affirm ELCA’s Lutheran-Jewish reconciliation Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago The post ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton visits LSTC to affirm ELCA’s Lutheran-Jewish reconciliation appeared first on RNS.

Texas nuns in battle with Fort Worth bishop are dismissed from religious life (RNS) — The nuns have ‘reverted to a lay state’ after a sometimes bizarre yearlong tussle with Bishop Michael Olson. The post Texas nuns in battle with Fort Worth bishop are dismissed from religious life appeared first on RNS.

In a time of change, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says, he kept his eye trained on love (RNS) — His electrifying sermon on the power of love at the 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be the highlight. But Michael Curry may also be remembered for a capacity to keep the main thing the main thing. The post In a time of change, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says, he kept his eye trained on love appeared first on …

United Methodists elect a third openly gay, married bishop (RNS) — Kristin Stoneking will replace Bishop Karen Oliveto, the denomination’s first openly gay married bishop, who, at age 66, is retiring. The post United Methodists elect a third openly gay, married bishop appeared first on Religion News Service.