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Pope Francis Takes Action Against a Second High-Ranking Critic in the US

The Vatican has decided to punish conservative Cardinal Raymond Burke, stripping the 75-year-old of his subsidized housing and salary.
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Pope Francis Takes Action Against a Second High-Ranking Critic in the US
Pope Francis speaks during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican on April 5, 2023. Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
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Pope Francis is taking action against one of his highest-ranking American critics. It is the second such radical action taken against a conservative prelate this month.

According to two people briefed on the measures, the Vatican has decided to punish Cardinal Raymond Burke by stripping him of his right to a subsidized apartment and salary.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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