The Vatican has removed a prominent pro-life activist priest from the clergy, accusing Frank Pavone of engaging in 'blasphemous communication' on social media.
Father Frank Pavone, a firebrand
"This action was taken after Father Pavone was found guilty in canonical proceedings of blasphemous communications on social media, and of persistent disobedience of the lawful instructions of his diocesan bishop," the letter reportedly reads, without specifying the communications. Father Frank Pavone, left, celebrates Catholic Mass for attendees at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2021.
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