NewsPope Francis critic Viganò excommunicated for schism with church

Pope Francis critic Viganò excommunicated for schism with church

The Vatican announced that the former Apostolic Nuncio to the USA, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, has been excommunicated. The prelate harshly criticizes Pope Francis and the Second Vatican Council.

Pope Francis and Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò
Pope Francis and Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò
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5 July 2024 18:59

The rebellious prelate was accused of schism and judged. He did not appear at the trial in the Vatican, calling it a "farce."

In a released statement, the dicastery (formerly: congregation) announced that the trial of Archbishop Viganò, conducted in accordance with the Code of Canon Law, concluded on July 4.

Harsh critic of the Pope

It was noted that there have been many public statements by the prelate, who "rejects recognition and obedience to the Pope," as well as unity with the members of the Church and the legitimacy of the teachings of the Second Vatican Council.

"As a result of the criminal process, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò was found guilty of the crime of schism," and the dicastery imposed on him a "latae sententiae" ex-communication based on canon 1364, which states: "An apostate from the faith, a heretic, or a schismatic incurs a latae sententiae excommunication."

This decision was communicated to the Italian prelate on Friday at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).

Viganò is a harsh critic of Pope Francis. He has called on him to resign. The Italian prelate also spread Russian narratives regarding the war in Ukraine. He also described Vladimir Putin as a "defender of Christian civilization."

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