"Pope-ousted Texas bishop leads rally as US bishops reinforce Catholic voter values"
Bishop Joseph Strickland, who was recently ousted by Pope Francis, rallied with his supporters outside the annual fall business meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Meanwhile, inside the meeting, the bishops approved a document emphasizing the church's teachings on issues such as anti-abortion and pro-immigration for Catholic voters. Strickland's removal was due to his severe criticism of the pontiff, but he expressed respect for the Vatican's decision. His supporters voiced concerns about the bishop's removal, disagreeing with the pope's stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion and climate change.