In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative US bishop Strickland

Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, one of his fiercest critics among U.S. Roman Catholic conservatives, a Vatican statement said on Saturday. It is very rare for a bishop to be relieved of his duties outright. Usually bishops in trouble with the Vatican are asked to resign before submitting a … Continue reading In very rare move, Pope dismisses conservative US bishop Strickland