Queen Elizabeth I excommunicated Feb 25, 1570
February 25, 1570, Elizabeth I excommunicated by Pope Pius V.
“The Damnation and Excommunication of Elizabeth Queen of England and her Adherents, with an Addition of other punishments Pius Bishop, Servant to God’s Servants, for a perpetual memorial of the matter…” 1570 – The Excommunication of Elizabeth I – The Anne Boleyn Files
Two stamps from Guernsey and Panama
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Part of the Sark 450 Years as a Fief to the Crown set
Guernsey Post July 22, 2015
Pius V (1566-1572)
Panama Post July 2, 1956
Interestingly, there is an embarrassment of Elizabeths and a dearth of Pius’ to choose from.
Copy of the bull ‘Regnans in excelsis‘ by Pope Pius V, dated 1681
On Feb. 25, Pius V issued Papal Bull Regnans in Excelsis (Ruling from on High), excommunicating Elizabeth and any subjects who remained loyal to her. The Bull also absolved all of Elizabeth’s subjects from allegiance to her, basically saying she was not the rightful ruler, and they were not under any moral obligation to obey the Queen.
Excerpt from original publication 1681: Catholic Church. Pope (1566-1572 : Pius V). Regnans in excelsis, Feb. 25, 1570. English and Latin; Catholic Church. Pope (1534-1549 : Paul III) Ejus qui immobilis permanens
Barlow, Thomas, 1607-1691; Catholic Church. Pope (1566-1572 : Pius V). Regnans in excelsis, Feb. 25, 1570. English and Latin; Catholic Church. Pope (1534-1549 : Paul III) Ejus qui immobilis permanens