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The canon seems to indicate that not only “COULD” he be that he “SHOULD” be.

How often are people excommunicated?

2 posted on 07/03/2015 4:57:36 AM PDT by FreedomStar3028 (Somebody has to step forward and do what is right because it is right, otherwise no one will follow.)

To: FreedomStar3028

[How often are people excommunicated?]

They will ultimately be held accountable.

7 posted on 07/03/2015 5:10:04 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever

To: FreedomStar3028

The canon seems to indicate that not only “COULD” he be that he “SHOULD” be.

Can 1364 §1 says: Without prejudice to the prescript of can. 194, §1, n. 2, an apostate from the faith, a heretic, or a schismatic incurs a latae sententiae excommunication

Latae Sententiae means that it is automatic: in other words, as soon as he became a heretic, he was excommunicated -- no trial is needed.

But there are times where a bishop will make a declaration of excommunication -- confirming that something that happened automatically has, in fact, happened. For example, when Bishop Paprocki made a declaration of excommunication for Mary F. Keldermans (for participating in a "woman ordination"). But such a thing is the exception rather than the rule.

9 posted on 07/03/2015 5:38:13 AM PDT by markomalley (Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good -- Leo XIII)

To: FreedomStar3028

Don’t forget Sotomayor!

12 posted on 07/03/2015 8:12:23 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)

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