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A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist

Palmquist says therapy and YouTube helped him leave the priesthood and build a new career tattooing devotional images for clients.

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EXTON, Pennsylvania — In some traditionalist circles, Palmquist’s story — from SSPX priest to talking on YouTube about his faith and being gay — is already infamous.

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This gay ex-Catholic priest went from the pulpit to the tattoo studio

Francis Palmquist went from giving sermons to giving gay tats.

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A former SSPX priest embraces life as a gay man and tattoo artist

EXTON, Pennsylvania — In some traditionalist circles, Palmquist’s story — from SSPX priest to talking on YouTube about his faith and being gay — is already infamous.

·Washington, United States
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Religion News Service broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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