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5. The local bishop has religious authority over EWTN

Reply to awesomerwb1 (Reply #3)

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 05:46 PM

Oct 8

Since EWTN EWTN operates within the geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Birmingham, Bishop Steven Raica holds ecclesiastical authority over the network in matters pertaining to the local Church. He could even tell EWTN to shut down if it deviates from the Catholic church teaching including that on migrants and immigration.

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Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump's immigration crackdown [View all] pnwmom Oct 8 OP

Needs to start with the head of the USCCB, Broglio Raven123 Oct 8 #1

Or maybe there just hasn't been much coverage. This was from National Catholic Reporter: pnwmom Oct 8 #2

I don't think so. He has not lead on this issue Raven123 Oct 8 #8

Maybe the Pope can watch some EWTN and tell them to tone it down awesomerwb1 Oct 8 #3

That's not "the" Catholic channel. It's a right wing channel that identifies as Catholic. pnwmom Oct 8 #4

The local bishop has religious authority over EWTN Bluejeans Oct 8 #5

Cardinal Dolan's perspective?? BLewis Oct 8 #6

Cardinal Dolan has already reached mandatory retirement age. Pope Leo could announce his replacement anytime. nt pnwmom Oct 8 #7

I wish he would do something substantive about the fringe groups slightlv Oct 8 #9