Other proponents of this doctrine, most notably the Franciscan William of Ockham, came under investigation as heretics or faced excommunication by the Church.

Gaveston was not exiled immediately; he did not have to leave the realm until 25 June, but faced excommunication by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Winchelsey, should he return.

Pope John Paul II met today with an archbishop who faces excommunication over his recent marriage.

Objects to Condom Campaign In 1974 he said that Roman Catholic health workers who participated in abortions faced excommunication.

He wanted to study art from the time he was young but his parents were members of the Exclusive Bretheren sect and his mother faced excommunication for encouraging him.

Nine women, including two Canadians, face excommunication from the Catholic Church if they are ordained.

In 1974, he said that Catholic healthcare professionals who participated in abortions faced excommunication.

Officially since 1899, members of the LDS Church faced excommunication for being polygynous.

If she violates those terms, she may face excommunication.

They said that they were standing firm with Archbishop Lefebvre even in the face of a Vatican warning that supporters might also face excommunication.