Pope Francis has dismissed the Texas bishop Joseph E. Strickland who had strongly criticised and questioned the Catholic leader for changes he has sought in the church's teaching on social matters.
Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, who has been openly opposed to Pope Francis' reforms, was asked to resign, which he refused to do. Francis later made the decision to remove the bishop.
Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, who has been openly opposed to Pope Francis' reforms, was asked to resign, which he refused to do. Francis later made the decision to remove the bishop.
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