SSPX consecrates bishops, prompting Vatican excommunication
The Society of Saint Pius X has consecrated bishops without papal approval, leading to disciplinary actions from the Vatican. Pope Leo has urged the group to reconsider its actions to avoid a schism. (sources: dw, aljazeera, abc, theguardian, washingtonpost)
The Society of Saint Pius X has consecrated bishops without the approval of the Pope, prompting the Vatican to excommunicate the bishops and all members of the group. Pope Leo has appealed to the group to reconsider its actions.
- The Society of Saint Pius X consecrated bishops without papal consent.
- The Vatican has excommunicated the bishops and all members of the group.
- Pope Leo has urged the group to avoid actions that could lead to a schism.
Why it matters
The actions of the Society of Saint Pius X could lead to a significant division within the Catholic Church.
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