Kate Kelly had been lobbying the church to ordain women as priests. The church said she is guilty of apostasy.
Kate Kelly, center, in Salt Lake City Sunday.
AP Photo/Rick Bowmer
A Mormon woman who pushed for the ordination of women to the all-male Mormon priesthood was excommunicated by her local church leaders.
Kate Kelly was ousted from the Utah-based religion Monday, following a "disciplinary council" — a kind of church trial — that was held Sunday.
Kelly founded and led Ordain Women, an organization that has lobbied the church to open the Mormon priesthood to women. The church uses an all-lay ministry, but only men are allowed top occupy to leadership positions.
The action against Kelly began earlier this month and was one of several moves church leaders took against prominent liberal members. Top church leaders in Salt Lake City have said the efforts were entirely local and were not part of a coordinated effort.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
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