agonized -- v. to worry or experience great sorrow

pontiff – n. another name for a pope, or top leader of the Roman Catholic church

askance - adv. in a way that shows a lack of approval

excommunication – v. to cast out from a religious group

expelled – v. to cast out

exempt – n. to be outside a group

sacraments – n. holy practice in the church

Holy Communion – n. a practice or service in Christianity where bread and wine are shared