American Bishop's pride aligns with Trumpist Anti-Pope sentiment
Strickland's rebellion against the Pope exposes conservative Catholic hypocrisy.
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.
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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