America Magazine

‘There is only one true religion’: Kazakh bishop says his criticisms of Pope Francis’ interfaith outreach are a sign of collegiality

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (CNS)—Awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis, a bishop who frequently criticizes Pope Francis told reporters that speaking up when he disagrees with the pope is an expression of ...
National Catholic Register

Kazakhstan Bishop Cautions About Interreligious Meeting the Pope Attended

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan — A large interreligious conference Pope Francis attended in Kazakhstan this week had the welcome aim of promoting peace and harmony, but also risked giving the impression of a ...
America Magazine

Papal critic Bishop Schneider warns that excommunicating Viganò will lead to further division

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, left, and Bishop Athanasius Schneider, right. (Left: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky; Right: video screen grab) VATICAN CITY (RNS) — An outspoken critic of Pope Francis, the ...
The American Spectator

Heroic Bishop Speaks Out Against Vatican’s Approach to CCP

Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Astana, Kazakhstan, appeared on Tuesday on Steve Bannon’s War Room, where he criticized the Vatican’s Ostpolitik approach to the Chinese Communist Party regime. He ...
Rappler

As Pope Francis Kazakhstan visit ends, conservative critic speaks out

Local bishop Athanasius Schneider, an arch conservative, has often pointedly criticized the progressive Pope Francis on a host of issues NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan – Pope Francis wrapped up a trip to ...