Schism

Schism

Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism, the Vatican said. Members of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith met July 4 to complete an extraordinary judgment against the Archbishop.

The decision to excommunicate Archbishop Viganò comes after a long-standing dispute within the Catholic Church. The Vatican's action highlights the seriousness with which the Church views schism and the importance of maintaining unity within the faith.