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American Bishop's pride aligns with Trumpist Anti-Pope sentiment

American Bishop's pride aligns with Trumpist Anti-Pope sentiment

Strickland's rebellion against the Pope exposes conservative Catholic hypocrisy.

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Oct 02, 2023
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Bishop Strickland's vocal defiance of Pope Francis reveals startling pride and ego for a man sworn to obedience, aligning him with a faction of conservative Catholics who oppose the Pope's social justice teachings and authority.

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The New York Times1 has finally turned its attention to the growing rift between Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas. Despite a Vatican investigation, Strickland has attacked the Pope's authority and refused resignation. This stance reveals startling pride and ego from a bishop who vowed obedience.

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