Church Militant’s Founder, Michael Voris, Resigns Amid Morality Clause Violation
In a surprising turn of events, Michael Voris, the founder of St. Michael’s Media and controversial Catholic media outlet Church Militant, has stepped down from his position following a violation of the organization’s morality clause. The board of directors accepted Voris’s resignation, citing his breach of conduct. Although the specific details of the violation have not been disclosed, Church Militant emphasized that Voris is resigning to focus on his personal health. The resignation of the influential figure has sent shockwaves through the Catholic community, prompting questions and speculation about what led to this decision.
Church Militant has garnered attention and controversy throughout its existence for its strong critique of what it perceives as lax Catholicism. The outlet has accused the US Conference of Catholic Bishops of not representing the Church genuinely and has organized protests during USCCB gatherings. Additionally, Church Militant has been openly critical of Pope Francis and his papacy, accusing him of deviating from Catholic teaching on multiple occasions.
The sudden departure of Voris has left many wondering about the future direction of Church Militant. The organization has not provided further details regarding the resignation or its impact on the media outlet’s operations. Nevertheless, Church Militant has requested prayers for Voris and emphasized that they will continue their apostolate, urging viewers to support the remaining staff.
In a video posted on Twitter, Voris alluded to ugly truths from [his] past that he had previously avoided addressing. Expressing relief at reaching this point, Voris mentioned that he needed to confront and work on these deeply personal issues. While he did not disclose the specifics of the turmoil he is facing, Voris acknowledged the gravity of the situation and the spiritual struggle it entails. He urged viewers not to let his personal challenges affect their support for Church Militant and assured them of a clear separation between himself and the apostolate.
The resignation of Michael Voris marks a significant change within Church Militant. As the founder and former CEO, Voris has played a pivotal role in shaping the controversial media outlet. It remains to be seen how Church Militant will navigate this transition and whether the organization will reassess its approach in light of recent events.
This unexpected development has sparked discussions among Catholics regarding the responsibility of media outlets to adhere to Catholic teaching and the potential ramifications of straying from those principles. As the community awaits further updates, the focus now turns to supporting Voris in his personal journey while contemplating the future of Church Militant and its continued influence within the Catholic landscape.
