Pope Francis laicizes America’s best loved pro-life priest Fr. Frank Pavone

Lifesite News ^ | December 17, 2022 | John-Henry Westen

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Pope Francis laicizes America’s best loved pro-life priest Fr. Frank Pavone

According to the pope's U.S. representative, the order for dismissal from the priesthood was a result of 'blasphemous communications on social media' and 'persistent disobedience of the lawful instructions of his diocesan bishop,' but Pavone said he had no knowledge of the Vatican's decision.

 America’s best loved pro-life priest, Fr. Frank Pavone, the National Director of Priests for Life as well as the President of the National Pro-Life Religious Council, has apparently been laicized (dismissed from the priesthood) by order of Pope Francis.

Catholic News Agency (CNA) reported that a December 13 letter from the Pope’s representative in America –  Papal Nuncio Archbishop Christophe Pierre – sent to all bishops in America says that Fr. Pavone was laicized for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of the lawful instructions of his diocesan bishop.”

In a separate statement, the papal nuncio wrote that the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy – the head of the Vatican’s department dealing with priests – said that there was “no possibility of appeal” of the decision.

“Father Pavone was given ample opportunity to defend himself in the canonical proceedings, and he was also given multiple opportunities to submit himself to the authority of his diocesan bishop,” explains a separate statement attached to Pierre’s letter. “It was determined that Father Pavone had no reasonable justification for his actions.”

According to CNA, which confirmed the letter with several bishops, the statement calls Fr. Pavone “Mr. Pavone.” “Since Priests for Life, Inc. is not a Catholic organization, Mr. Pavone’s continuing role in it as a lay person would be entirely up to the leadership of that organization,” the statement says.

The statement noted that the decision on the matter by the Dicastery for the Clergy was issued on November 9, but Fr. Pavone had not heard of the decision from the Vatican until CNA called him for comment.

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“Since Priests for Life, Inc. is not a Catholic organization, Mr. Pavone’s continuing role in it as a lay person would be entirely up to the leadership of that organization,” the statement says.

In reference to the above, since when was Catholic Charities considered a Catholic organization.

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Ping

[NeverCheney]

Wow, that’s a pretty radical punishment of a well known conservative

Is the pope also kicking out that priest who’s always pushing homosexual issues?

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This is awful.

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“The Groomer Pope”, Poop Frankie, the Dancing Boy of Islam.

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Archbishop Xi Jinping of China is pleased with his servant Francis.

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In reference to the above, since when was Catholic Charities considered a Catholic organization.

It isn't. I had an acquaintance whose uncle was a high executive there. He was not Catholic, and made no secret that he didn't like Catholics.

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I wouldn’t even say he’s conservative. He’s pro-life.

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You mean his fellow Jesuit, James Martin?

No way!

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Where is Father Guido Sarducci when we need him?

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Wow, just, wow. I’ve seen Fr Frank several times in person at the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco. We’re essentially talking about the leading pro-life activist priest in this country. I knew that there are forces in the Roman and American hierarchies that seek a divorce between Catholicism and the pro-life position, but, man, I never expected a shot across the bow like this. Dark days.

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Father Guido Sarducci, a national turns it’s lonely eyes to you.

[Triple]

Open letter to Pope Francis re Muhammad

Dear Pope Francis,

There is much confusion in the world today about the holiness of Muhammad. The Church must either release its findings that support the use of the term “Holy Quran” or initiate a new inquiry that can support the this classification.

Too many people question the holiness of the Quran for the church to remain silent. A strong voice from the Church has the potential to unite the world. Just imagine Christians and Muslims living in harmony.

The culmination of this effort should lead to the beatification of Muhammad. After all, shouldn’t God’s holy messenger be present among the Saints of the Church that we recognize are surely in heaven?

I look forward to a transparent revelation of the Church’s true findings on the holiness of Muhammad and the Quran.

Faithfully yours,

Triple

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You dont’t cross Bergoglio and his Pachamama mother.

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Need this verified, hope its not true

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During almost 11 years of Catholic schools in the 50s and 60s gave me some understanding of Christ's teachings. While the edicts of Pope John Paul II always seemed to be consistent with what I was taught back then no edict that this “Pope” has issued is,as far as I can see,consistent with those teachings.

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From the Catholic News Agency

BREAKING: Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood

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Frankie From Argentina couldn’t make a pimple on Father Pavone’s rear end.

Father Pavone has defended the unborn for years. The first time I met him was in Chicago, in the 90’s. We were both there to participate in an Operation Rescue event where we blocked the entrances to killing centers.

Father Pavone is a street activist for the most innocent among us. He is loving, honorable and courageous.

What is Frankie? What does Frankie stand for?

Answer: Frankie is a phony Christian who stands for Globalism.

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A normal day in Jorge’s circus.

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