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"Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, was forcibly removed from his office by Pope Francis on Saturday morning."
"The news from the Vatican shocked and angered many who supported the 65-year-old bishop’s respect of traditional Catholic teachings.
Bishop Strickland, who has served as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Tyler since 2012, has been outspoken in his criticisms of Pope Francis' progressive views on the LGBTQ community within the church."
"In an interview with John-Henry Westen, editor-in-chief of LifeSiteNews, Bishop Strickland said he believes his removal was due to his support of the 'truth of the gospel.' LifeSiteNews is a pro-life Catholic news website based in Canada.
Bishop Strickland said he has turned to prayer during this 'storm' in his life.
'The rosary has taken on a life for me that is truly amazing,' he said."
"Michel J. Matt, editor of The Remnant, a national Catholic newspaper, reacted to Bishop Strickland's removal on X, saying, 'This is total war. Francis is a clear and present danger not only to Catholics the world over but also to the whole world itself. It appears now that he is actively trying to bury fidelity to the Church of Jesus Christ. Let him be anathema.'
Open to Gay Marriage
Pope Francis has made surprising public statements such as, 'Who am I to judge them?' in response to a question about gay priests dating back to his first papal news conference in July 2013.
Last month, the pope suggested being open to priests performing gay marriages in the Catholic Church, in response to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm the church's teaching on homosexuality ahead of the 2023 Synod of Bishops at the Vatican. Earlier this year, the pope had stated that while homosexuality is not a crime, it is a sin.
The faith has long opposed the Church recognizing gay marriages."