Father Ramon Guidetti was excommunicated by Bishop Simone Giusti of Livorno. The decision was made after the priest's words against Pope Francis. Guidetti said during the service that the leader of the church was a “usurper” and a “Mason”.
Ramon Guidet was a parish priest in the town of Guastis. On Sunday, he celebrated the first anniversary of the death of Benedict XVI. During the sermon, he said that Pope Francis is “Usurper” and “Mason”. He also added 10 years ago there was a split in the Catholic Church. Francis was elected Pope in 2013.
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Statements of the former parishioner received a sharp reaction from the authorities of his diocese. On Monday Livorno Bishop Simone Giusti ordered excommunication On Ramon Guidetti.
The priest insulted the Pope. instant excommunication
In a message to the faithful, the Curia said that Guidet “publicly committed a schismatic actHe refuses to submit to the authority of the Pope.” It was added that the rebellious priest was immediately dismissed from the parish.
The faithful and other clergy were warned not to participate in services led by the ousted priest, as they could also be excommunicated.
According to news agency ANSA, the former priest said on Tuesday that “This is a reason to be proud to be apart of this churchwhich is tyranny.”
