[I-ambush]

Francis has persecuted members of the clergy, including cardinals, who disagree with him, but he is careful not to directly contradict Catholic dogma, as heresy is grounds for deposing a pope. He hopes to degrade the census fidelium through gradual erosion and miseducation.

[ealgeone]

Francis has persecuted members of the clergy, including cardinals, who disagree with him, but he is careful not to directly contradict Catholic dogma, as heresy is grounds for deposing a pope.

Actually, per Roman Catholic canon law he cannot be removed even for that.