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defrock

[dee-frok] / diˈfrɒk /




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The Vatican has defrocked U.S. priest Frank Pavone for what it said were ‘blasphemous communications on social media’ and ‘persistent disobedience.’

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Reuters

Benedict removed some 800 priests, but Francis seems far less eager to defrock abusers, reflecting resistance within the hierarchy to efforts to permanently remove predators from the priesthood.

From Seattle Times

But in an era of rampant clergy scandals, experts predicted that many Catholics wouldn’t see McCarrick’s defrocking as sufficient punishment for his alleged victims.

From Washington Post

“I would permanently ‘defrock’ Johnny Hunt if I had the authority to do so,” Barber, who leads a church in Farmersville, Tex., said in a statement released in November.

From Washington Post