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Teófilo de Jesús's avatar

Excellent piece. Very informative and timely. Joins all the dots.

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Will Wright's avatar

Thanks for commenting! It’s certainly a sad state of affairs all around.

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Teófilo de Jesús's avatar

I've posted the link on my social media. Expect more visitors!

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Will Wright's avatar

Thank you very much!

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Adrienne Johnson's avatar

This history is much needed and helpful in understanding the decision to laicize Fr. Pavone.

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Will Wright's avatar

I was shocked when I heard the news, but I was sure there had to be more to it than I knew. After I saw the outcry on social media and heard from a couple of friends, I figured it would be good to dive into it. I’m glad it was helpful. Please share it with whomever you think could benefit from it!

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Kristal Ostrowski's avatar

There is a lot of talk on social media about Fr. James Martin remaining a priest while Mr. Pavone is not. There do seem to some similarities between the two while they’re of different political persuasions. What is your take on this?

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Will Wright's avatar

It boils down to obedience. Fr. Martin’s errors are theological and require censure and correction. Pavone’s errors are different and all revolve around obedience (and the 2016 blasphemous use of baby’s body on an altar).

I think it’s a monochromatic view that boils everything down to politics. This isn’t political.

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Dee Gray's avatar

Very well researched and articulated. What an eye opener! Thank you for filling in the gaps.

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