Vatican Excommunicates Archbishop Viganò for Schism

The former U.S. ambassador is penalized for rejecting Pope Francis' authority and spreading conspiracy theories.

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has been excommunicated for refusing to recognize Pope Francis' authority.
The Vatican's doctrine office cited Viganò's rejection of the Second Vatican Council's legitimacy.
Viganò, a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S., has been a vocal critic of Pope Francis and promoter of conspiracy theories.
His actions and statements have created a significant rift within the Catholic Church.
Excommunication means Viganò is formally outside the church and cannot participate in its sacraments.