Posted on 11/25/2022 8:27:15 AM PST by ebb tide
In a surprise move, Francis appointed Rockville Centre Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning, 58, as Coadjutor Bishop to Bishop Thomas Tobin, 74, of Providence, Rhode Island.
A coadjutor automatically succeeds once the resignation of the diocesan bishop is accepted, therefore appointing a coadjutor turns a diocesan bishop into a lame duck. Tobin will turn 75 in April. He is one of the best bishops in the US.
In August he challenged the rigidity of Francis' Traditionis Custodes. In December 2020, he questioned the Vatican's decision to "allow" bishops to prohibit the reception of Holy Communion because of Covid.
In October 2020, he criticised Francis' disordered love for homosex. In June 2019, he was threatened by violent homosexualists.
In February 2019, Tobin thanked Cardinal Müller for reaffirming the Catholic Faith. In March 2019 he raised questions about Amoris Laetitia.
Now, Synodality Francis took vengeance on him.
Ping
Does an editor review this article? It’s similar ”Kamala’s” Speech salad.
Diocesan bishops are required to submit to Rome a resignation letter upon reaching the age of 75.
It’s up to the Pope to decide whether to accept that resignation or not.
With the appointment of the noted ci-adjutor bishop below Bishop Tobin, Rome has signaled that there is no question about it. His resignation letter will be accepted before the ink is dry
Quite a slap in the face.
Agreed, I could write a better article.
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