Pope Francis Defrocks Famous Catholic Priest and Pro-Life Leader, Frank Pavone, Over Social Media Posts
‘Father’ Frank Pavone, the National Director of Priests for Life and high-profile pro-life advocate, has been defrocked from the priesthood by Pope Francis, according to the Catholic News Agency.
In a letter sent to US bishops by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Pavone was forced to hand in his clerical collar for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of the lawful instructions of his diocesan bishop.” The decision is final, and there is no possibility of appealing it.
Though the letter did not give the exact reason for his dismissal, it was believed his social media posts played a role. He offered extensive political commentary, frequently against the wishes of his Bishop, openly supporting Trump and bashing the Democrats and their leaders. You don’t say things like this without making a few enemies:
In response to his ejection from the priesthood, he wrote on Twitter “Hi friends… So in every profession, including the priesthood, if you defend the #unborn, you will be treated like them! The only difference is that when we are “aborted,” we continue to speak, loud and clear.
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Congratulations Frank Pavone, in my opinion, you are being persecuted for doing what is right in the sight of God and He does not forget the faithful. Keep up the good work. May the Lord bless an keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you, comfort you and strengthen you. You are a true hero and light to the world. Well done.
Use of “G-D” aside, everything he said is spot-on. Of course, if 2 Thess. 2:12, and similar scriptures, are any indication, “G-D” might not be that far off either, considering many of them are, in fact, probably already condemned. But “G-D” is wrong because in reality they have condemned themselves. God did not do it to them. They did it to themselves. If Pavone had said “damned Biden,” then he’d be correct. At this point in time, Biden has indeed damned himself. Of course, there’s little doubt the prideful Catholic hierarchy probably also took issue with Pavone elevating scripture above them. How dare he encourage people to act outside the authority of the hierarchy, and to follow God’s Word instead.
Best to get out of and away from the apostate Catholic church anyhow.