{"id":2111046,"date":"2023-11-29T14:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-evicts-conservative-american-cardinal-from-his-vatican-home-in-vicious-act-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T14:09:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:09:51","slug":"pope-francis-evicts-conservative-american-cardinal-from-his-vatican-home-in-vicious-act-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-evicts-conservative-american-cardinal-from-his-vatican-home-in-vicious-act-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis ousts US cardinal from Vatican home: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-evicts-conservative-american-cardinal-from-his-vatican-home-in-vicious-act-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2111046&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pope Francis Takes Action Against American Critic<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, Pope Francis is reportedly planning to punish an American critic, Cardinal Joseph Burke. According to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/11\/28\/world\/europe\/pope-francis-cardinal-burke-vatican.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New \u2063York Times<\/a>, the pope intends \u2063to evict \u2063Burke from his Vatican-subsidized apartment and revoke his retired cardinal\u200b salary.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200cmove has sparked \u2063outrage among conservative Catholics,\u2064 with Michael Hichborn, president of\u2063 the Lepanto\u200d Institute, calling \u200dit a &#8220;vicious act.&#8221; The pope&#8217;s alleged statement, as translated by Google, further\u200c fuels \u200cthe controversy: &#8220;Cardinal \u200bBurke is my\u200b enemy, so I take\u2064 away \u200bhis apartment and his salary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It seems \u2062that Cardinal Burke has long been a target of Pope Francis, with the pope reportedly viewing him as a symbol of the Church&#8217;s doctrine and tradition, elements that annoy him. This ongoing enmity\u200d has now escalated to a new level.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I had resisted posting early reports of this story, because I thought they couldn\u2019t possibly be true. We\u2062 have reached\u2064 a \u200dnew level of Papal vindictiveness.<br \/> Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American \u2064prelates <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ehdRq0v3mp\">https:\/\/t.co\/ehdRq0v3mp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Raymond \u200cArroyo (@RaymondArroyo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RaymondArroyo\/status\/1729528604244025845?\">November 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During a meeting on November 20, Pope Francis\u2062 reportedly referred to Burke as a source of &#8220;disunity&#8221; in the Roman Catholic Church. The Associated Press quotes the pope \u200bas accusing Burke of using church\u2064 benefits against the Church itself.<\/p>\n<p>The Times report reveals that Pope Francis plans to impose &#8220;measures of an \u200beconomic nature and canonical penalties&#8221; on Burke. While\u200c the Vatican has \u2063not denied these claims,\u200d Vatican representative Matteo Bruni has refrained from\u200c commenting on \u200bthe matter.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2064 recent action against Cardinal Burke follows the removal of another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-things-we-absolutely-love-about-princeton-professor-satyel-larson\/\" title=\"5 Things We Adore About Princeton Professor Satyel Larson\">conservative\u200c critic<\/a>, Bishop Joseph Strickland.\u2062 Strickland\u2064 responded to the news by stating that if the\u200d reports are accurate, they \u2064must be opposed, and if they are false, they should be corrected immediately.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">If this\u2063 is accurate it is an \u200datrocity that must be \u2063opposed. If it is false\u200b information it needs\u2064 to be corrected immediately. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/at0IDpWWtf\">https:\/\/t.co\/at0IDpWWtf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bishop J. Strickland (@BishStrickland) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BishStrickland\/status\/1729341933875503412?\">November 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cardinal Burke holds significant influence \u2064within the \u200bAmerican branch of the Catholic Church. He even authored the preface to a book that warned of a\u2062 potential \u2063schism \u2064resulting from a pope-sponsored gathering on the Church&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>David \u200dGibson, director \u2063of the Center on \u200cReligion and Culture at Fordham University, compares the seriousness of these charges against the pope\u200c to\u200b accusing the president of sedition. The disagreements between Burke and\u200d Pope Francis primarily revolve around LGBT issues and immigration, with Burke criticizing the confusion and division caused by the pope.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1\">During a recent forum, Burke\u200c expressed his opposition to \u2062altering the Church to fit radical ideas, calling it a &#8220;harmful goal.&#8221; He further stated, &#8220;It\u2019s unfortunately very clear that the \u200binvocation of the Holy \u2063Spirit on the part of some has as its aim to push forward an agenda that is more political and human than ecclesiastical and \u200cdivine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>These developments have sent shockwaves through the Catholic community, leaving\u200b many\u200c questioning the motives behind Pope Francis&#8217; actions. The situation continues to unfold, and the controversy\u200c surrounding\u2063 Cardinal Burke&#8217;s punishment shows no signs of abating.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post \u2064 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pope-francis-evicts-conservative-american-cardinal-vatican-home-vicious-act-report\/\">Pope Francis Evicts Conservative American Cardinal from \u2064His Vatican Home in &#8216;Vicious Act&#8217;: Report<\/a> appeared \u200dfirst on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/html>  <\/p>\n<h2> Does the actions taken by Pope Francis against his critics go against the Church&#8217;s commitment to freedom of speech and diversity of opinion?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  True, it must be opposed. If false, it \u2064must be corrected immediately.<br \/>\u2063Pope Francis punishes leading conservative critic\u200d Cardinal Burke | National Catholic Reporter<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BPyCpE01K3\">https:\/\/t.co\/BPyCpE01K3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bishop J. Strickland (@Bishopoftyler) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bishopoftyler\/status\/1729614069991673859?\">November 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The actions taken by Pope Francis against his critics have raised concerns \u2064about the Church&#8217;s commitment to freedom of speech and diversity of opinion. Many believe that disagreements within the Church should be addressed through dialogue and open discourse, rather than through punitive measures.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinal Burke, known for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-harry-reid-dropped-support-for-restricting-immigration-for-political-reasons\/\" title=\"New York Times: Harry Reid Dropped Support for Restricting Immigration for Political Reasons\">conservative stance<\/a> on certain issues, has been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-votes-on-major-security-upgrade-will-fine-members-5k-for-bypassing-metal-detectors\/\" title=\"House Votes On Major Security Upgrade, Will Fine Members K For Bypassing Metal Detectors\">vocal critic<\/a> of Pope Francis&#8217; approach to various matters, including the \u200chandling of the clergy abuse scandal and the interpretation of certain theological teachings. His removal \u200bfrom his Vatican-subsidized apartment and the revocation of his retired cardinal\u200b salary are seen by some as acts of retaliation, aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feminist-naomi-wolf-blasts-nazification-of-public-discourse-under-cognitively-impaired-biden\/\" title=\"Feminist Naomi Wolf Blasts \u2018Nazification\u2019 of Public Discourse Under \u2018Cognitively Impaired\u2019 Biden\">silencing dissenting voices<\/a> within the Church.<\/p>\n<p>\u200cCritics argue that the pope&#8217;s actions contradict his message of tolerance, inclusivity, and reform within the\u2064 Catholic Church. They believe that the Church should promote an environment\u2062 where different perspectives can coexist and contribute to the richness of the faith.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u2062 other hand, supporters of Pope Francis argue that he has the authority to\u200c discipline members of the clergy\u2062 who\u2063 challenge the unity and teachings of the Church.\u2063 They maintain that his actions are necessary to ensure the Church&#8217;s adherence\u2064 to its core principles and to prevent division within its ranks.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of one&#8217;s perspective, it is clear that this recent development\u2063 has further widened the divide\u2063 within the Catholic Church. The actions against \u2064Cardinal \u2063Burke \u200dand Bishop Strickland have exposed the tensions between different factions within\u2064 the \u200dChurch and have stirred passionate debates about the direction and future of Catholicism.<\/p>\n<p>As Pope Francis continues \u2064to implement\u2062 his vision for the Church, it is crucial for all \u200bparties involved to engage in respectful and constructive dialogue. \u2064Finding common ground and fostering understanding will be\u2064 essential for the unity and vitality of the Catholic Church in\u2063 the face of these longstanding disagreements. Only through open and honest discussions can the Church navigate these \u2064challenging times and emerge stronger, remaining true to its mission of spreading love, compassion, and \u200cspiritual guidance to its followers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pope Francis intends to penalize an American critic, as per reports. Cardinal Joseph Burke will be expelled from his Vatican-subsidized apartment, and his retired cardinal salary will be revoked, states The New York Times. 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