Pope Francis Removes Bishop of Texas Town , Who Criticized His Leadership.<br />On Nov. 11, Bishop Joseph Strickland <br />was removed from governing the diocese <br />of Tyler, Texas, 'The Hill' reports.<br />Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin was <br />appointed as a temporary administrator.<br />Strickland has criticized the <br />pontiff in recent months, claiming Francis <br />is "undermining the deposit of faith.".<br />A few years ago, Strickland reportedly referred <br />to the church as "weak" and "not clear.".<br />He also dared Francis to fire him, <br />according to 'The National Catholic Reporter.'.<br />The 65-year-old took issue with Francis' openness to discuss the possibility of LGBTQ church members, female deacons and married priests.<br />He also reportedly condemned vaccines amid the pandemic and asserted that Catholics couldn't vote for Democrats.<br />The Catholic Diocese of Tyler issued a statement about Strickland's ousting.<br />During this time of transition, <br />we pray that God may continue to <br />abundantly bless and strengthen <br />the Church and God’s holy, faithful <br />people here and around the world, Catholic Diocese of Tyler, Texas, via statement
