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By Matt C. Abbott
In a surprising occurrence, Bishop Joseph Martino of Scranton, Pa., announced his resignation on Aug. 31. The "talk" of the bishop's imminent resignation began at least a few days earlier.
Upon hearing the news, the Catholic left essentially rejoiced, while a number of assenting Catholics have been expressing sadness and concern. That's not to say the relationship between Bishop Martino and traditional Catholics was perfect; it wasn't. But the Catholic left, for all practical purposes, despised him. And his outspokenness regarding pro-abortion politicians and the homosexualist agenda was the main reason why they did despise him — and likely still do.
In a surprising occurrence, Bishop Joseph Martino of Scranton, Pa., announced his resignation on Aug. 31. The "talk" of the bishop's imminent resignation began at least a few days earlier.
Upon hearing the news, the Catholic left essentially rejoiced, while a number of assenting Catholics have been expressing sadness and concern. That's not to say the relationship between Bishop Martino and traditional Catholics was perfect; it wasn't. But the Catholic left, for all practical purposes, despised him. And his outspokenness regarding pro-abortion politicians and the homosexualist agenda was the main reason why they did despise him — and likely still do.
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