Texas Bishop's outspoken conservatism against first Latino Pope may force resignation
The Bishop stands with the Texas governor's controversial stances against Latino immigrants and rejects the first Latino Pope's programs.
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, is likely facing resignation after outspoken criticism of Pope Francis' teachings. Strickland's staunch conservatism stands in stark contrast to the more progressive Pope Francis.
Sources say Pope Francis will request Strickland's resignation at an upcoming meeting, following an apostolic visitation of his dioce…
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