Removed Puerto Rican bishop asked Pope Francis, Vatican for a chance to defend himself
Bishop Fernández Torres has still not received a decree removing him from his diocese, leaving questions about his canonical status.
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WATCH: Catholics, other Christians protest Pope’s removal of Puerto Rican bishop
Catholics from across the island demanded Pope Francis reinstate Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres at a rally on Sunday.
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Puerto Ricans rise up in support of bishop deposed by Pope Francis
Priests, parishioners, and Catholic and other Christian leaders have rallied strongly behind Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres in recent days.
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LifeSite petition calls for restoration of Puerto Rican bishop abruptly removed by Pope
‘Without any formal proceedings, Bishop Fernández Torres has been summarily “relieved” of his episcopal duties allegedly because he championed conscience rights in the face of a Church vaccine mandate in Puerto Rico,’ LifeSite’s petition states.
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Pope Francis abruptly removes faithful bishop who opposed COVID vaccine mandates
The Vatican called for Puerto Rican Bishop Fernández Torres’ resignation after he declared last year that Catholics can refuse COVID shots in good conscience.
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Unvaccinated man turned away from Christmas Eve Mass because of vaccine status
The Diocese of Arecibo confirmed that it is investigating the incident.
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