excommunication in the catholic church
Excommunication in the Catholic Church refers to the formal declaration that someone is no longer a member of the church community, excluding them from participating in sacraments and other spiritual benefits, due to committing serious offenses against the church's teachings or engaging in actions that go against its moral code.
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