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defrock

[dee-frok] / diˈfrɒk /




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Critics say the results have been mixed and have accused Francis of being reluctant to defrock abusive prelates.

From Reuters • Mar. 25, 2023

The Vatican can forcibly laicize priests, or defrock them, as a punishment for such crimes as clergy sexual abuse.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2022

The Vatican has been under pressure to defrock the cleric, but it has maintained he deserves a full and fair legal process.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2020

It wasn’t until 2016 that the Toledo diocese’s request to defrock Meiring was granted.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2019

Brennan said the reason the Vatican did not defrock Bransfield was that it would lose leverage.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2019




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