Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says
The Vatican has officially declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating six bishops and members of the traditionalist Catholic group.
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The Vatican has issued a formal declaration of schism regarding the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), resulting in the excommunication of six bishops and several priests. The decree follows the group's defiance of warnings issued by Pope Leo, leading to the invalidation of sacraments performed by the organization.
Coverage from outlets including CNN, the Wall Street Journal, CBS News, NBC News, and Reuters emphasizes the escalation of a long-standing tension between the Church and the traditionalist group. Vatican News has simultaneously published information regarding the procedures for those who may wish to return to Catholic communion. Future developments will depend on the response from the society's leadership and the reaction of the lay faithful.
Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on the group's operations or the potential for reconciliation.
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Quick answers
Who has been excommunicated?
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops and priests affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X.
What is the status of the group's sacraments?
According to NBC News, the Vatican has invalidated the sacraments performed by the society.
Is there a path for members to return to the Church?
Vatican News reports that there is a defined procedure available for priests and lay faithful to return to Catholic communion.
Coverage (8)
- Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo CNN · 91d ago
- What Is the SSPX? A Look at the Traditionalist Catholic Group in Schism With the Church National Catholic Register · 91d ago
- Vatican Declares Schism With Traditionalist Group WSJ · 91d ago
- Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers PBS · 91d ago
- Lefebvrite priests and lay faithful: Procedure to return to Catholic communion Vatican News · 91d ago
- Catholic Church says 6 bishops from ultra-conservative SSPX society excommunicated as decades-old feud reopens CBS News · 91d ago
- Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments NBC News · 92d ago
- Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says Reuters · 92d ago
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