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defrock

[dee-frok] / diˈfrɒk /




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Only the Pope can appoint or defrock a bishop.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

Critics say the results have been mixed and have accused Francis of being reluctant to defrock abusive prelates.

From Reuters • Mar. 25, 2023

He resigned a few years later, before the church concluded proceedings to defrock him.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2019

After the charter was established in 2002, some critics say dioceses were more likely to simply defrock priests and return them to private citizenship.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2019

Brennan said the reason the Vatican did not defrock Bransfield was that it would lose leverage.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2019




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