Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
- Pope Francis, 88, died Monday, prompting a search for his replacement.
- Conservative and traditionalist Catholics grew wary due to Francis' reforms.
- Critics voiced opposition through protests, social media, conferences, and petitions.
- Critics like Vigano accused Francis of covering up McCarrick's alleged misconduct.
- Experts say divisions, exacerbated by Benedict's presence, must now be addressed.
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Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
VATICAN CITY (AP) — As Amazonian bishops gathered at the Vatican on Oct. 21, 2019, a man entered a nearby church after dawn and stole three Indigenous statues brought to Rome for the occasion. He threw them into the Tiber…

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Every pope has his critics. But Pope Francis’ conservative opponents were unique in that they actually had a living alternate as a point of reference. Pope Benedict XVI lived as a pope emeritus in the Vatican Gardens for the first…
Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff Boston 25 News
VATICAN CITY — (AP) — As Amazonian bishops gathered at the Vatican on Oct. 21, 2019, a man entered a nearby church after dawn and stole three Indigenous statues brought to Rome for the occasion. He threw them into the Tiber River in a videotaped protest to denounce what he called the “pagan idolatry” taking place on Pope Francis’ watch. The incident underscored the lengths to which Pope Francis’ traditionalist critics were willing to go to vent …
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