Michael Voris: Church Militant founder and President's resignation explored
Church Militant's founder Michael Voris steps down after breaching morality clause. Co-host Christine Niles revealed his "troubling" behavior, causing resignation.
Church Militant founder and president Michael Voris is stepping down after breaching the organization's morality clause. The exact details of the breach were not disclosed at the time of writing, but co-host Christine Niles revealed on social media that she had alerted the board of his "troubling" behavior, leading to his resignation.
The conservative Catholic media group released a statement saying that the Board of Directors had chosen not to disclose Michael's private matters to the public, and that they would be praying for him, asking the public to do the same.
In his own statement, Michael Voris acknowledged his failings and apologized to those who were negatively affected by his actions. He also revealed that he was seeking professional help.
Christine Niles, who resigned from Church Militant in November, expressed concerns about the organization, claiming that it was moving away from its mission. She also mentioned that Voris had undergone a "personality change" and had not regularly prayed with the staff in the past two years.
In a video addressing the situation, Niles expressed her heartbreak and anger over the events, stating that Voris had hurt people at Church Militant, including herself.
Church Militant has been known for its outspoken and aggressive viewpoints, particularly in its criticism of the LGBTQ community. Voris himself has admitted to past actions and has blamed them on liberal leadership in the Catholic Church.
The organization has also drawn criticism for its derogatory comments about former Archbishop Wilton Gregory, as well as its association with individuals like Milo Yiannopoulos, who has identified himself as "ex-gay."
Founded in 2008, Church Militant has been a prominent voice in conservative Catholic media. However, the recent events involving Voris and Niles have raised questions about the direction of the organization and its future.
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