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Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X over schism

Pope Leo XIV has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X for initiating a schism. The group has issued a response to the action.

3 sources·Jul 6, 4:44 PM(4 hrs ago)·1m read

Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X over schism

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Pope Leo XIV has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X for starting a schism within the Catholic Church. The action removes the group from full participation in church sacraments and governance.

Meaning of the excommunication Excommunication bars members from receiving or administering most sacraments and from holding official church positions. It does not prevent individuals from attending Mass or receiving certain rites such as baptism in emergencies.

Group response and next steps The Society of St.

Pius X has responded to the excommunication. Church officials have not announced further actions regarding the schism.

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NprWhat it means to be excommunicated from the Catholic Church for starting a schism

ReutersA future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect

The New York TimesRebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church

NprWhat it means to be excommunicated from the Catholic Church for starting a schism

ReutersA future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect

The New York TimesRebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church

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