The devout Trump supporter and anti-abortion activist has been removed from priesthood after repeatedly posting incendiary comments and videos online.
Pavone’s removal from the church is called laicization, part of the canon law of the Catholic Church, meaning a bishop, priest, or deacon is removed as a clergy member. It is one of the harshest sanctions a priest can receive under the church’s canon law.
“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 discussing Pavone’s removal said.posted a tweet on Sunday, comparing the decision to remove him from the church to an aborted fetus.
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