defrock
Example Sentences
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Only the Pope can appoint or defrock a bishop.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024
Critics say the results have been mixed and have accused Francis of being reluctant to defrock abusive prelates.
From Reuters • Mar. 25, 2023
Buenanueva said he expects the church to defrock the priests.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2019
It wasn’t until 2016 that the Toledo diocese’s request to defrock Meiring was granted.
From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2019
Brennan said the reason the Vatican did not defrock Bransfield was that it would lose leverage.
From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2019