The latter courts could punish only by means of censure (harsh criticism), excommunications, and penance, and could not inflict corporal punishment.

主教法庭只能通过责备(严厉批评)、开除教籍和苦行的方式进行处罚，却不能施加体罚。

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In his letter, the pope said that not searching the Internet for information before lifting the excommunications was an unforeseen mishap that caused tensions between Christians and Jews.

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With the Inquisition frequently breathing down her neck and excommunications flying to and fro, it was no easy endeavour.

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Bishop Williamson was among four bishops whose excommunications were lifted by the Pope in an attempt to heal a split with traditionalists.

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In his letter, the Pope says the intention behind lifting the excommunications was to end the ongoing schism and bring good people back into the fold.

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