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Swiss bishop bans charismatic community

The Koinonia John the Baptist community has reportedly been denied recognition as an ecclesial movement by the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family Life, and Youth.

Luke Coppen
Apr 04, 2023
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A Swiss Catholic bishop has banned a charismatic group from operating in his diocese.

Bishop Charles Morerod announced March 20 that the Koinonia John the Baptist community was forbidden to engage in any activity in his Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva, and Fribourg.

Bishop Charles Morerod, O.P., head of the Swiss Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva, and Fribourg. Cre…

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