In Pavone case, the Vatican's silence is damaging
In this case the silence of the Vatican— and of the hierarchy generally— does real damage to the Church.
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In this case the silence of the Vatican— and of the hierarchy generally— does real damage to the Church.
Father Frank Pavone, founder of the pro-life organization Priests for Life, has been dismissed from the clerical state for “persistent disobedience.” | Faith
The laicization of Frank Pavone is not an injustice. In fact it should not be a surprise.
By Eric Sammons - While Pavone’s laicization understandably raises many emotions among pro-life Catholics, it’s not as simple as “ Vatican bad, canceled priest good.”
Frank Pavone’s work has led to clashes over the years with some Catholic leaders.