Fr. Frank Pavone
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Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down
Two former officials of Priests for Life are calling for laicized priest Frank Pavone to step down as national director. Read more
As Pavone misconduct allegations mount, Amarillo Diocese maintains silence
Two women have accused Frank Pavone, national director of the pro-life organization Priests for Life, of sexual harassment, according to... Read more
Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice
A diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he... Read more
What does it mean to be laicized, defrocked, or dismissed from the clerical state?
Father Frank Pavone was laicized Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of lawful instructions of... Read more
Priests for Life's Frank Pavone: ‘The next pope can reinstate me’ to the priesthood
“This idea that any of this is permanent in terms of dismissal from the priesthood is simply incorrect," Frank Pavone... Read more
Canon lawyer on Father Pavone's dismissal from priesthood: Only the Pope can issue a decision without appeal
Father Gerald Murray, a canon lawyer, offered insights from canon law regarding unanswered questions about the dismissal of Frank Pavone... Read more
Frank Pavone cancels Mass but vows legal action after Vatican dismisses him from priesthood
In a Dec. 13 letter to U.S. bishops, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote that... Read more
Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood
The Dicastery for Clergy issued the decision on Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of... Read more
Amarillo diocese disavows Fr. Frank Pavone statements, requests prayer
The Diocese of Amarillo has spoken out about election-related comments from Fr. Frank Pavone, the national director of the pro-life... Read more
Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone resigns from Trump campaign roles
Priests for Life national director Fr. Frank Pavone has resigned from advisory positions in the reelection campaign of President Donald... Read more
Pavone: With transfer pending, campaign work a matter of 'conscience'
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in leadership positions in the 2020 campaign... Read more
