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politics3 days ago
Vatican Excommunicates Six SSPX Bishops After July 1 Consecrations
The Vatican imposed excommunications on six bishops and some lay members of the Society of St. Pius X following unauthorized consecrations in Switzerland. SSPX leaders rejected the penalties as invalid while members reported mixed reactions ranging from dismissal to concern over…
politics10 days ago
Traditionalist Catholic Group Defends Consecrations After Vatican Declares Excommunications
The Society of St. Pius X said it acted to save souls when it consecrated four bishops without papal consent. The Vatican responded within 24 hours by excommunicating the group's bishops and priests and warning its followers of possible excommunication.
whowhatwhy.orgworld11 days ago
Vatican Excommunicates Four Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations in Switzerland
The Vatican imposed excommunication on four bishops of the Society of St. Pius X following an ordination conducted without papal approval. Pope Leo XIV had issued a letter days earlier on the gravity of dividing the Church.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days ago
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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winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days ago
Traditionalist Catholic group plans bishop consecrations without papal approval
A traditionalist Catholic faction will consecrate four bishops at its Swiss seminary on Wednesday. The move occurs without papal consent and carries automatic excommunication under church law.
winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days ago
Breakaway Catholic Group Begins Bishop Consecrations Without Papal Approval
A traditionalist Catholic society started consecrating four bishops at its Swiss seminary on Wednesday despite Vatican warnings. The move risks excommunication and marks the group's most direct challenge to Rome since 1988.
winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days agoUpdated
Breakaway Catholic Group Plans Unauthorized Bishop Consecrations
The Society of St. Pius X will consecrate four bishops without papal consent, triggering automatic excommunication. The move creates the first major test for Pope Leo XIV's unity efforts.
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world14 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Plans to Consecrate Four Bishops on Wednesday
Pope Leo XIV urged the group to halt the consecrations without Vatican approval, warning of excommunication and loss of sacramental validity. The Society of St. Pius X said it would proceed at its Swiss seminary.
world16 days ago
Society of St. Pius X to Consecrate Four Bishops on July 1 Without Papal Approval
The traditionalist group will consecrate four priests as bishops without papal approval. Vatican officials have warned that the action will trigger automatic excommunication. The SSPX cited growth needs and its refusal to accept certain Second Vatican Council reforms.
Newsweekworld18 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Publishes Episcopal Coats of Arms for Four Priests Ahead of July Consecrations
The Society of St. Pius X has released designs for four bishops it plans to consecrate on July 1 without papal approval. The Vatican has stated that such consecrations would trigger automatic excommunication. Newsweek reported the details from the group's website.
The Guardianworld19 days ago
Society of St Pius X Plans to Ordain Four Bishops on July 1
The group intends to proceed with the ordinations despite a Vatican appeal. The action risks excommunication under canon law.
catholicnewsagency.comworld20 days ago
SSPX to Consecrate Four Bishops Without Papal Consent on July 1
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a four-day event at its Swiss seminary to consecrate four new bishops. The Vatican has warned the act will trigger automatic excommunication.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld62 days ago
Vatican Warns Traditionalist Group Against Consecrating Bishops Without Consent
The Vatican on Wednesday issued a final warning to the Society of St. Pius X that its planned July 1 consecrations of four bishops without papal approval would constitute a schismatic act resulting in automatic excommunication. The group, founded in 1970 in opposition to the Seco…
Newsweekpolitics62 days ago
Vatican Excommunicates Breakaway Catholic Group Over Bishop Ordinations
The Vatican has told the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X that ordaining bishops without papal approval in July would constitute a schismatic act and result in automatic excommunication. Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, head of the Vatican's disciplinary office, reiterated th…
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