What I find unusual is why his book got pulled as well. If he had just stepped down there are plenty of understandable reasons, from the benign (R&R) to the salacious (Cutie).
Or if just his book had been pulled, that I could also understand, a heretofore unnoticed doctrinal error perhaps.
But both together smacks of an attempt to create an "unperson" .
On the other hand, Mr. Abbot says quite clearly: "whatever transpired is not the result of a bishop's persecution."
I pray that it is you and not I that has the right of it.
Trust me if the book was pulled it came from the top Brass.Had it happen to a friend who had access to many things and approval.It was published but the Cardinal’s Secretary did not like it so it was impossible to promote in the circles he wanted to.That was a lay person.A priest is in obedience so they can do more.My friend found out a week before the book promotion.When they cut you they cut you.