Pope Francis Removes Conservative Texas Bishop
OAN’s Abril Elfi
11:22 AM – Sunday, November 12, 2023
Pope Francis removes Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas.
On Saturday, Pope Francis ordered the removal of Bishop Strickland, one of his fiercest critics among Roman Catholic conservatives in the United States, after he refused to resign following a Vatican investigation.
This decision comes amidst Strickland’s vocal opposition to Francis, accusing him earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith” in a tweet.
Strickland recently expressed his disapproval of Francis’ closed-door debate on controversial topics within the church, such as women in leadership roles and LGBTQ+ acceptance. However, the final outcome of the debate did not deviate from established doctrine.
Strickland referred to the discussion as a “travesty” and criticized the inclusion of such topics.
The Vatican initiated an investigation into Strickland’s governance of the diocese following complaints from priests and laypeople in Tyler. The Vatican’s findings were not disclosed, but Strickland argued that he was appointed as bishop by the late Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 and therefore could not relinquish his role.
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the head of the church in Texas, stated that the Vatican investigators conducted a thorough inquiry into the diocese’s leadership and governance.
“The continuation in office of Bishop Strickland was not feasible,” DiNardo said in a statement Saturday, following their inquiry.
The Vatican urged Strickland to resign on Thursday, but he refused, leading to his dismissal by Pope Francis two days later, according to DiNardo’s statement.
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Who initiated the investigation into Bishop Strickland’s governance of the Diocese of Tyler?
Pope Francis Removes Bishop Strickland from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas
On November 12, 2023, Pope Francis made the decision to remove Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from his position as the Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. This move comes after Bishop Strickland refused to resign following a Vatican investigation.
Bishop Strickland has been known as one of the fiercest critics of Pope Francis among Roman Catholic conservatives in the United States. He has publicly voiced his opposition to the Pope, accusing him of “undermining the deposit of faith” earlier this year in a tweet. His vocal criticism especially targeted Francis’ closed-door debates on controversial topics within the church, such as women in leadership roles and LGBTQ+ acceptance.
However, it is important to note that the final outcome of these debates did not deviate from established doctrine. Despite this, Bishop Strickland referred to the discussions as a “travesty” and criticized the inclusion of such topics.
The Vatican initiated an investigation into Bishop Strickland’s governance of the Diocese of Tyler after receiving complaints from priests and laypeople. The findings of this investigation were not disclosed to the public, but Bishop Strickland argued that he was appointed as bishop by the late Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 and, therefore, could not relinquish his role.
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the head of the church in Texas, stated that the Vatican investigators conducted a thorough inquiry into the diocese’s leadership and governance. In a statement, DiNardo said, “The continuation in office of Bishop Strickland was not feasible.”
The Vatican urged Bishop Strickland to resign on Thursday, but he refused, leading to his dismissal by Pope Francis two days later, as stated by Cardinal DiNardo.
This decision by Pope Francis to remove Bishop Strickland is significant, as it demonstrates the Pope’s authority and his commitment to maintaining unity within the Catholic Church. While differences of opinion and debate are essential, it is crucial for bishops and clergy to work together in harmony and uphold the teachings and traditions of the Church.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Bishop Strickland, but it is evident that his removal from the Diocese of Tyler sends a strong message about Pope Francis’ leadership and his determination to address dissent within the Catholic Church.
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