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religion1 year ago

Archbishop Viganò Faces Vatican Schism Charges

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, once a high-ranking Vatican diplomat, is now on trial by the Vatican's doctrinal office for allegedly fomenting schism by denying Pope Francis' legitimacy and rejecting the Second Vatican Council. His transformation from a Vatican insider to a controversial figure highlights the deep polarization within the Catholic Church. Viganò's outspoken criticisms and alignment with secular political debates have exacerbated tensions, posing ongoing challenges to Catholic unity.

religion1 year ago

Vatican Charges Archbishop Viganò with Schism

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has initiated proceedings against Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò for the alleged crime of schism, citing his public statements denying the legitimacy of Pope Francis and rejecting doctrines from the Second Vatican Council. Viganò, who served as apostolic nuncio in Washington, D.C., from 2011 to 2016, has been summoned to Rome for an extrajudicial penal process and regards the accusations as an honor. The Vatican has not commented on the proceedings.