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An Italian archbishop who has been a harsh critic of Pope Francis and once called the pontiff a “servant of Satan” and denied his legitimacy has been excommunicated by the Vatican, according to reports. Carlo Maria Vigano was found guilty of “schism,” meaning a split from the Roman Catholic Church, and excommunicated on Friday, the BBC reported. “His public statements manifesting his refusal to recognize and submit to the Supreme Pontiff, his rejection of communion with the members of the Church subject to him, and of the legitimacy and magisterial authority of the Second Vatican Council are w…

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