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Society of St. Pius X Plans Unauthorized Bishop Consecrations
The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X announced it will consecrate four bishops without papal approval. The decision revives a decades-old rift with the Vatican and triggers automatic excommunication for those involved.
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The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X said it will consecrate four bishops without the consent of Pope Leo XIV. The move revives a conflict that began in 1988 when the same group consecrated bishops in defiance of Vatican authority.
Background on the Rift The 1988 consecrations created a lasting division between the Society and the Holy See. That earlier action led to formal sanctions that remain in place for the group.
The Society stated the new consecrations will take place on Wednesday. The Vatican has not issued a public response to the latest announcement. " — AFP The Society described the planned ordinations as necessary to preserve traditional practices. No date or location for the ceremony has been released.
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