Vatican Excommunicates High-Profile Archbishop in Historic Move

The Vatican has excommunicated Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a prominent conservative figure, for schism after he repeatedly denied the legitimacy of Pope Francis and called for his resignation.

This rare and significant action was taken due to Vigano's refusal to recognize and submit to the authority of the Pope, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing tensions within the Catholic Church.

At 83 years old, Vigano has been a controversial figure, notably during a pro-life mass in Washington, D.C., in 2015. The Dicastère for the Doctrine of the Faith announced the excommunication, highlighting the severity of Vigano's actions against the unity of the Church.