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[[File:Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke.jpg|right|thumb|Archbishop Raymond Burke]]
[[File:Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke.jpg|right|thumb|Archbishop Raymond Burke]]
'''Raymond Leo Burke''' is the former Archbishop of [[St. Louis]] who currently serves as the highest ranking American clergyman in the [[Catholic Church]], holding a position in the [[Vatican]] that is comparable to the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
'''Raymond Leo Burke''' is the former Archbishop of [[St. Louis]] who served as the highest ranking American clergyman in the [[Catholic Church]], holding a position in the [[Vatican]] that is comparable to the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, until he was reassigned by Pope Francis. In late 2014, Cardinal Burke expressed criticism of the direction, or lack thereof, of the Church.
He is a strong advocate of moral principles, such as [[pro-life]] and traditional marriage.
He is a strong advocate of moral principles, such as [[pro-life]] and traditional marriage.