"Pope Francis Takes Action: Texan Bishop Fired Amidst Reforms Criticism"

Pope Francis has fired Bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent critic of the Pope's reforms, from his position as bishop of the Diocese of Tyler in Texas. The Vatican cited investigations at the diocese as the reason for his removal. Bishop Strickland has been vocal in his opposition to the Pope's attempts to update the Church's stance on social issues such as abortion, transgender rights, and same-sex marriage. The decision to fire him followed an apostolic visitation ordered by the Pope last June. The Diocese of Tyler will be temporarily administered by Bishop Joe Vasquez of Austin.