Overview

• Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas has publicly accused Pope Francis of undermining the Catholic faith.
• Strickland is popular among conservative Catholics and speaks against the Pope at conferences across the U.S.
• The Vatican has considered asking for Strickland's resignation, but he has refused to resign.
• Strickland has a large social media following and continues escalating the conflict with the Vatican.
• It remains uncertain how the Vatican will respond to Strickland's attacks on Pope Francis.