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MAGA’s ‘war on empathy’ might not be original, but it is dangerous

During his most recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Elon Musk levelled a critique at empathy, calling it “the fundamental weakness of western civilization.”

The Conversation

Episcopal bishop criticized by President Trump has a 2-book deal with young readers publisher

The Episcopal bishop who in January angered President Donald Trump by appealing to him to show mercy to migrants in the country illegally and to the LGBTQ+ community has a deal for two books for young people

The Independent UK

In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon on Jan. 21, 2025, in which she appealed to President Donald Trump to have mercy toward groups frightened by his position on immigrants and LGBTQ+ people – especially children – drew reactions from both sides of the aisle.

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‘Contempt is a dangerous way to lead a country’: here is the sermon that enraged Donald Trump

This week, the Bishop of Washington delivered a sermon in front of President Trump urging him to show mercy towards LGBTQ+ and migrant communities. The president condemned it as ‘nasty’. We reproduce it in full

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump returns with plans to fix Ukraine, immigration and ‘put America first’

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Keir Starmer’s focus on knife sales is a futile distraction

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The Guardian - UK

Bishop Denies Being a Trump Hater After Pleading to Him for 'Mercy' for LGBT Children: 'I Pray for Him'

Bishop denied being a Trump hater after asking for "mercy" for LGBTQ kids during a sermon directed at President Trump.

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Trump Increasingly At Odds With Christian Leaders Over Immigration Crackdown: 'Deeply Troubling'

Two powerful American bishops and Pope Francis have called out the president's initiatives

Latin Times

Backlash Against Priest For Liberal Sermon In Front Of Trump

Controversy surrounds Bishop Budde's sermon at National Prayer Service, sparking debates on religion in politics and clergy boundaries.

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Bishop who angered Trump speaks out

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asked the president to have "have mercy" in a short sermon on Tuesday

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The Bishop Who Gave Donald Trump Shit Refuses To Apologise & That’s My Queen FR

Trump got extremely butthurt after Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde called him out for his treatment of the LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities.

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Bishop Doubles Down on Decision to Confront Trump at Inauguration Prayer Service: 'I Had What I Felt Was in My Heart to Say'

The Bishop who requested "mercy" for LGBTQ+ children and immigrants at a prayer service attended by President Donald Trump has defended her decision to confront the President during the service.

Latin Times

Who is Mariann Edgar Budde, the bishop who angered Trump with inaugural sermon?

Budde, 65, asked president to ‘have mercy’ on immigrants and LGBTQ+ people in prayer service on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

Voices: The bishop who stood up to Trump showed the courage I lacked as a spiritual leader. I’m with her now

COMMENT: Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde’s brave plea to Trump should inspire people of faith who’ve feared speaking out about Trump’s cruelty

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Trump Intensifies Crackdown On Diversity, Immigration

US President Donald Trump stepped up a crackdown on diversity programs and immigration Wednesday, with the Republican preparing to lay out more of his hardline agenda in an Oval Office interview.

The Independent UK

Washington church’s social media overwhelmed by MAGA supporters fuming about bishop’s plea to Trump

MAGA faithful have overwhelmed Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s church’s Facebook page by leaving over 100 negative reviews in the last 24 hours

International Business Times

Trump Demands 'Nasty' Bishop Apologize To Him After Sermon Calling For 'Mercy' On LGBT Children: 'She Is Not Very Good At Her Job!'

Donald Trump demanded that the "nasty" bishop who called for him to have "mercy" on LGBTQ+ children during the inauguration prayer service apologize to him.

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President Trump Criticizes Bishop's Plea For Mercy In Sermon

President Trump criticizes Bishop Budde for sermon content, demanding an apology. Budde urges compassion for immigrants and LGBTQ community, while Trump em...

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Trump Demands 'Nasty' Bishop Apologize to Him After Sermon Calling for 'Mercy' on LGBT Children: 'She Is Not Very Good at Her Job!'

Donald Trump demanded that the "nasty" bishop who called for him to have "mercy" on LGBTQ+ children during the inauguration prayer service apologize to him.

The Independent UK

Prominent Republican demands Trump deport bishop who preached mercy

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, a U.S. citizen born in New Jersey, cannot legally be deported

Top News

President Trump Criticizes Episcopal Bishop For Political Remarks

President Trump criticizes Bishop Budde for politically charged remarks at an interfaith service, sparking tensions.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump's five-word response to Bishop Mariann Budde's plea for mercy

Donald Trump has responded after Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde pleaded with the president to show Christian mercy to immigrants and members of the LGBT+ community.

The Independent UK

Bishop Mariann Budde breaks silence after challenging Donald Trump during prayer service

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde has broken her silence after pleading with Donald Trump to show Christian mercy to immigrants and members of the LGBT+ community.

The Independent UK

Who is Mariann Edgar Budde, the bishop who asked Trump to ‘have mercy’?

The bishop previously described Trump’s actions as ‘antithetical’ to the teachings of Jesus

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Bishop Urges Trump For Mercy Towards Marginalized Communities

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde advocates for compassion and unity, sparking dialogue with President Trump on marginalized communities.

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