Can it happen that one who is incorporated into the Catholic Church by Baptism does not participate in the privileges that Baptism confers?
Yes, it is the case of those who have fallen under the censures of the Church; and the worst of all is excommunication (XXI. 1, 2).
Are heretics and schismatics excommunicated?
Yes; they have no part in the communion of saints.
It is then only Catholics subject to the Roman Pontiff and not branded with censure who can fully enjoy the privileges of the Church?
Yes; and in order to participate in the privilege of indulgences they must be by grace and charity in the communion of saints.
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