Archbishop Viganò found guilty of schism

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 07/05/24

"His public statements manifesting his refusal to recognize and submit to the Supreme Pontiff ... and of the legitimacy and magisterial authority of the Second Vatican Council are well known."

A brief message from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announced this July 5, 2024, that a former papal nuncio to the United States has been found guilty of schism.

The 83-year-old Italian native served in the USA from 2011 until his retirement in 2016.

The DDF stated:

Read more to understand the nature of this crime:

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