Francis Palmquist leaves SSPX priesthood to become tattoo artist

Francis Palmquist, a former priest of the Society of St. Pius X, has transitioned to a career as a tattoo artist and has come out as a gay man. Palmquist, 37, operates a business called St. Francis Tattoo in Exton, Pennsylvania, where he specializes in a realism style of tattooing.

Palmquist left the Catholic priesthood and the Society of St. Pius X six years ago. Following his departure, he spent two years on YouTube discussing his faith and his identity as a gay man. He has since focused on his tattooing craft and his clients.