Curious about excommunication

[Inquisitor85]

I’m curious because it kept popping up on another thread I’m reading, but what sins actually result in excommunication?

 

[TheLittleLady]

Very detailed article:

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05678a.htm

 

[1ke]

excommunication can be a penalty imposed as the result of an ecclesiastical trial, or it can be automatic for certain acts.

http://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-i...uments/cic_lib6-cann1364-1399_en.html#TITLE_I.

 

[thistle]

I’m curious because it kept popping up on another thread I’m reading, but what sins actually result in excommunication?

Ferendae Sententiae Excommunication (requires formal proceedings):

Canon 1378: The pretended celebration of the Eucharist or of sacramental Confession

Canon 1388: Violation of the seal of Confession by an interpreter

Latae Sententiae Excommunication (automatic):

Canon 1364: Apostasy, heresy or schism

Canon 1367: Violation of the Sacred Species

Canon 1370: Laying violent hands on the Pope

Canon 1378: Absolution of an accomplice

Canon 1382: Episcopal consecration without authorization from the Holy See

Canon 1388: Violation of the seal of Confession by a confessor

Canon 1398: Procuring abortion