Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo
The Vatican formally excommunicates the Society of St Pius X after unauthorized consecrations spark a new schism.
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The brief
The Vatican announced that bishops and priests of the Society of St Pius X have been excommunicated after they were consecrated without the Pope’s consent. Coverage from PennLive.com, The Washington Post, The Week, the National Catholic Register and The Guardian all report the formal notification of excommunication and describe the group as an ultra‑conservative, traditionalist sect that has created a schism within the Church.
Future reporting will likely follow any response from SSPX leadership and any further disciplinary steps the Holy See may take, according to the scope of the current announcements.
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Quick answers
Which group was excommunicated by the Vatican?
All bishops and priests of the Society of St Pius X were formally excommunicated.
What triggered the excommunications?
The consecrations were performed without the Pope’s consent, prompting the Vatican’s action.
Which news outlets covered the excommunication?
PennLive.com, The Washington Post, The Week, the National Catholic Register and The Guardian reported the story.
Coverage (5)
- Vatican excommunicates bishops, priests after they were consecrated without Pope’s consent PennLive.com · 92d ago
- Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect The Washington Post · 92d ago
- The Society of St Pius X has created a schism in the Vatican The Week · 92d ago
- Vatican Formally Notifies SSPX Bishops of Excommunication National Catholic Register · 92d ago
- Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebels SSPX The Guardian · 92d ago
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