Francis Met US Nuncio to Dicuss Resignation of Bishop Strickland
Francis met (September 9) with US Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, and the Prefect of Bishops, Archbishop Robert Prevost, both Neo-Cardinals, to discuss the resignation of the outspoken Catholic Bishop Joseph Strickland, 64, of Tyler, Texas.
PillarCatholic.com reports that Strickland was “the agenda.”
The two prelates presented Francis with the results of an Apostolic Visitation in June and some of Strickland's public actions criticing of Francis and his Synod.
The expectation is that Francis will be requesting Strickland’s resignation.
PillarCatholic.com adds that depending on how Strickland responds, the strength of the encouragement to resign could be increased, referring to the case of weird Bishop Richard Stika.
Already during the Visitation, clergy was asked about suitable successors.
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PillarCatholic.com reports that Strickland was “the agenda.”
The two prelates presented Francis with the results of an Apostolic Visitation in June and some of Strickland's public actions criticing of Francis and his Synod.
The expectation is that Francis will be requesting Strickland’s resignation.
PillarCatholic.com adds that depending on how Strickland responds, the strength of the encouragement to resign could be increased, referring to the case of weird Bishop Richard Stika.
Already during the Visitation, clergy was asked about suitable successors.
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