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The latest Vatican stance on Naju confirms that there is no excommunication.

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Contradictions of Gwangju Archdiocese


The fact was revealed that Naju was not condemned, but was in a state of suspension of judgment through the Statement issued by the Archdiocese of Gwangju on February 24, 2009 one year after the Decree issued by the Archdiocese of Gwangju on January 21, 2008 (Stating that all clergy, religious, and laity who perform sacramental ceremonies at the Naju Shrine are automatically excommunicated). 


This Statement and Declaration are published on the website of the Archdiocese of Gwangju for anyone to read. Its content is as follows.




The Position of Archdiocese of Gwangju (2) 

When your predecessor, His Grace, Victorinus Youn Kong-hi published his conclusion "non constat de supernaturalitate" concerning the events occurring at Naju(1 January 1998) he did so after consultation with this Congregation. Such consultation would be appropriate since matters of this kind are of the exclusive competence of this Dicastery. The Congregation continues to accept the decision given by Archbishop Youn, and reiterated by Your Grace in your statements on the matter, as the official position of the Church. (Document NO. 112/1993-27066)


Guidelines of Ordinary of Archdiocese of Gwangju on phenomena in Naju (6 July 2012)

There has been no change in the Holy See's attitude toward Naju matters as can be seen from the letter of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued on 23 April 2008 (Prot. N. 112/1993-27066).



Through the declarations above, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith agreed with the Archdiocese of Gwangju that the Naju phenomenon “cannot be confirmed as a supernatural phenomenon (Non Constat de Supernaturalitate)” and that it will be continuously accepted as the position of the Church. “Non Constat de Supernaturalitate” means a state of suspension of judgment, not condemnation.

The Holy See divides the criteria for judging Private Revelation into three types.


1. Constat de supernaturalitate (Confirmed to be supernatural) approved

2. Constat de non supernaturalitate (Confirmed not supernatural) condemnation as heresy

3. Non constat de supernaturalitate (Cannot be confirmed supernatural) Judgment Reserved


How can the Catholic Church's stance of not condemning Naju and leaving judgment on Naju suspended, and the sanctions of automatic excommunication of Naju pilgrims, be compatible with each other? This is a clear contradiction. 


“Many gave false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree.” (Mark 14:56)

Brieft essence

- January 21, 2008: The Archbishop of Gwangju issued a decree of excommunication for all clergy, priests, and pilgrims visiting Naju.  


- July 2, 2008: Archbishop Andrew Choi of Gwangju showed his gesture of apology through a pastoral visit to Naju, stating, “I have not prohibited prayers” and encouraging people in Naju to “Receive abundant graces from the Holy Spirit.”


- February 24, 2009: The Vatican (Document No. 112/1993-27066) affirmed Naju as "Non Constat de Supernaturalitate"(judgment suspended; under investigation).

- July 6, 2012 : The Archdiocese of Gwangju upheld its guidelines on the Naju phenomena, reaffirming its status as "Non Constat de Supernaturalitate" (judgment suspended; under investigation).  



๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿป July 2, 2008: Archbishop Andrew Choi of Gwangju visited Naju, stating “I have not prohibited prayers” and encouraging people there to “Receive abundant graces from the Holy Spirit.” Since the Archbishop of Gwangju showed his gesture of apology through a visit to Naju, the Gwangju Archdiocese has refrained from mentioning excommunication against Naju pilgrims, including foreign clergy and visitors from abroad while other dioceses in foreign countries who are unaware regard it as valid.


The latest Vatican stance on Naju confirms that there is no excommunication. The status remains "Non Constat de Supernaturalitate" (judgment suspended; under investigation) until a final approval as "Nihil Obstat" 

 


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