Fr. Frank Pavone

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Frank Pavone gives a reflection on Scripture on his YouTube channel.

Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down

Two former officials of Priests for Life are calling for laicized priest Frank Pavone to step down as national director. Read more

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As Pavone misconduct allegations mount, Amarillo Diocese maintains silence

Feb 8, 2023

By Jonah McKeown, Joe Bukuras

Two women have accused Frank Pavone, national director of the pro-life organization Priests for Life, of sexual harassment, according to... Read more

Frank Pavone gives a reflection on Scripture on his YouTube channel.

Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice

A diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone.

What does it mean to be laicized, defrocked, or dismissed from the clerical state?

Dec 22, 2022

By CNA Staff

Father Frank Pavone was laicized Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of lawful instructions of... Read more

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Priests for Life's Frank Pavone: ‘The next pope can reinstate me’ to the priesthood

Dec 19, 2022

By Jonah McKeown, Shannon Mullen

“This idea that any of this is permanent in terms of dismissal from the priesthood is simply incorrect," Frank Pavone... Read more

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Canon lawyer on Father Pavone's dismissal from priesthood: Only the Pope can issue a decision without appeal

Dec 18, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Kelsey Wicks

Father Gerald Murray, a canon lawyer, offered insights from canon law regarding unanswered questions about the dismissal of Frank Pavone... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone.

Frank Pavone cancels Mass but vows legal action after Vatican dismisses him from priesthood

Dec 18, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell, Katie Yoder

In a Dec. 13 letter to U.S. bishops, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote that... Read more

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Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood

Dec 17, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras

The Dicastery for Clergy issued the decision on Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Amarillo diocese disavows Fr. Frank Pavone statements, requests prayer

Sep 17, 2020

The Diocese of Amarillo has spoken out about election-related comments from Fr. Frank Pavone, the national director of the pro-life... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone resigns from Trump campaign roles

Jul 24, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones, JD Flynn

Priests for Life national director Fr. Frank Pavone has resigned from advisory positions in the reelection campaign of President Donald... Read more

Father Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Pavone: With transfer pending, campaign work a matter of 'conscience'

Apr 21, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, says he will serve in leadership positions in the 2020 campaign... Read more