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Notification on the validity of the baptism conferred in «The New Church», 20th November 1992

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CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH

Notification on the validity of the baptism
conferred in “The New Church”

This Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has been asked if the baptism conferred in the community called “The New Church” of Mr. Emmanuel Swedenborg is valid or not. 

This Congregation, having completed a diligent exam, has determined the response:  No. 

Rome, November 20, 1992. 

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Prefect