Weekly News Roundup December 22, 2022

o Our stories today include: (1) the case of Fr. Frank Pavone and his alleged laicization (dismissal from the clerical state); (2) President Trump's celebration of the pro-LGBT "Respect for Marriage Act" and Archbishop Vigano's response; (3) several recent examples of LGBT ideology affecting both Church and State; and (4) reports that Pope Francis may appoint a young, heterodox German bishop to lead the now-Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (plus his Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia).