Pope strips anti-gay US cardinal of his Vatican apartment and salary
AP, Pope Francis has revoked the right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and retirement salary for Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, 75.
The Pope reportedly told a meeting of heads of the Vatican that Burke spread “disunity” in the church.Burke, who spends much of his time in his home state of Wisconsin, has long been a critic of Pope Francis.
In particular, he has thrown shade at the Pope making overtures toward the LGBTQ+ community.Burke used to occupy a senior position at the Vatican as its high court justice.
However, he was fired from this position in 2014 by Pope Francis. Many saw the move as a response to Burke’s criticism.Burke has previously signed letters questioning the pope’s stance, including suggestions that same-sex civil unions receive blessings.
