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Category Archives: Crimes and Sanctions
Canon Law and the SSPX
Q: Can you explain the status of the Society of St. Pius X within the Catholic Church today? My family and I know that Pope Benedict undid the excommunication of the bishops who head it up. Does that mean it’s … Continue reading
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Have Pro-Abortion Politicians Excommunicated Themselves?
Q: We heard a priest give a homily around the time of the last election, talking about “Catholic” politicians who always vote pro-abortion. He said that these politicians have already excommunicated themselves. But he didn’t explain that. Is that right? … Continue reading
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Are They Excommunicated? Sanctions, Part IV
Q1: I remember that Archbishop Burke excommunicated a couple of women who claimed that they had been ordained Catholic priests a couple of years ago. Now I read that the Vatican has issued rules about punishing women who do that. … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, excommunication, feminist, women priests
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What Does it Mean to “Defrock” a Priest?
Q: What does it mean when a priest is “defrocked”? Sorry but it sounds like tearing his clothes off! –Jane A: References to priests being “defrocked” have recently turned up in numerous articles in the newspapers. Perhaps the most infamous … Continue reading
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Will the Woman Who Attacked the Pope be Punished?
Q1: I read a Vatican news report that said the woman who knocked the Pope down at Midnight Mass on Christmas will be judged by a Vatican court. What will most likely happen to her? –Andrew Q2: The papers say … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, excommunicate, excommunication, Pope
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