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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness WorldEurope War In Ukraine Africa Americas Asia Middle East WorldEurope War In Ukraine Africa Americas Asia Middle East VATICAN EXCOMMUNICATES ARCHBISHOP VIGANÒ FOR REFUSING TO RECOGNIZE POPE FRANCIS In a rare trial, the Vatican acted against Carlo Maria Viganò, a former ambassador to the U.S. and one of Pope Francis’s most vociferous internal critics. 6 min 2972 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, then the Vatican's ambassador to the United States, blesses the altar at the start of mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on March 24, 2016, in Washington. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post) By Anthony Faiola , Stefano Pitrelli and Michelle Boorstein Updated July 5, 2024 at 11:38 a.m. EDT|Published July 5, 2024 at 8:55 a.m. EDT ROME — The Vatican on Friday excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, exacting a severe punishment on the most vociferous internal critic of Pope Francis for refusing to recognize the authority of the pope and liberal reforms made by the Roman Catholic Church since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe Such drastic steps are exceedingly rare in the church and illustrated the extent to which Viganò — the Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States — is perceived to have crossed a line. He has called on the pope to resign and excoriated him in harsh terms, including calling him “a servant of Satan.” Share 2972 Comments NewsletterAs news breaks World News Alerts Breaking news email alerts for major happenings around the world. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES World news Essential reporting from around the world ‘Long live Donald Trump’: Indians express their support after shooting Israel says half of Hamas military leadership killed since Oct. 7 Across river from lavish Indian wedding, frustration and flooded streets back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices 5.21.10 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address Card View more offers