Bishop Tony Taylor Photo Source: Diocese of Little Rock file photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock, Ark, has COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Bishop Taylor was formerly a priest in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City where he made a strong record of standing for the civil and human rights of immigrants. He was a reliable help when I was trying to pass pro life legislation, and he made a real and creative effort to support work to end violence against women.<\/p>\n
Bishop Taylor was one of the very first bishops to respond to the COVID-19 crisis last spring by closing the churches in his diocese.<\/p>\n
I believe that his concern for the least of these is not only genuine, but something that he backs up with actions.<\/p>\n
Based on statements he made on his Facebook page, Bishop Taylor\u2019s situation as a high-risk patient qualifies him for the same treatment that President Trump received.<\/p>\n
Pray for the quick recovery of this beloved bishop, and for the recovery of everyone who is afflicted by this plague.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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