Bishop Vasquez News Today

A total of 24 people were executed this year, while 21 were sentenced to death.

Pope Francis removed Bishop Strickland, a critic of the Pope, as head of the Diocese of Tyler in East Texas almost four weeks ago, on Nov. 11.

Five prisoners have converted to Catholicism during their time incarcerated.

A theologically conservative Catholic bishop in Texas who was a strong critic of Pope Francis' actions says despite being ousted by the pontiff from his position, he remains confident that “the Lord is with me.”

 

Pope Francis has "relieved" Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, the Holy See Press Office...

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, has been relieved of his bishopric after he refused a request from the Vatican to step down.

Accepting his role, over the next few weeks Vasquez will be visiting Tyler to assist local church leaders and guide them in prayers and service.

Accepting his role, over the next few weeks Vasquez will be visiting Tyler to assist local church leaders and guide them in prayers and service.

The decision comes two weeks after Strickland accused Pope Francis of having “pushed aside the true pope.”