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Carlo Maria Viganò (born January 16, ^[1]) is an Italian Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church, currently under excommunication (he is forbidden from receiving or administering the sacraments).

He was excommunicated due to his public opposition to the authority of Pope Francis and his refusal to submit to the Church’s teachings. Viganò served as the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States from until and has been a highly controversial figure within the Church.

Early life and ordination

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Viganò was born in Varese, Italy.

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He was ordained as a priest on March 24, , by Luigi Cardinal Traglia. After completing his education at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, he entered the Vatican diplomatic service in ^[1][2][3]

Diplomatic career

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Viganò held various diplomatic posts throughout his career.

In , he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria and was consecrated as a b