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Vatican Excommunicates Italian Archbishop Critical of Pope Francis


 

The Vatican has announced the excommunication of Paolo Maria Miano, an Italian Archbishop known for his staunch criticism of Pope Francis. Miano, aged 83 and an ultra-conservative figure, was found guilty of schism, signifying his separation from the Catholic Church. He has previously called for Pope Francis's resignation, accusing him of heresy and voicing disapproval of his positions on immigration, climate change, and same-sex couples.