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Ultraconservative Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops
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CNN
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic group
The Vatican announced Thursday that priests and members of a breakaway Catholic group that ordained four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV’s wishes are in schism and excommunicated. CNN's Christoper Lamb reports.
The Japan Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says
The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval are in schism with the wider church and now excommunicated.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 2, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - The Vatican excommunicates priests and lay Catholics who are part of a brea [...]
JUST IN - The Vatican excommunicates priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing ultra-traditionalist Catholic group, the Society of St Pius X, that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval, judging they were in schism with the wider Church.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/8klgxp4icx/@disclosetvDisclose.tvMembers of traditionalist Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican saysBreaking news from around the world.
DW News
· Jul 8, 2026
Why did the Vatican excommunicate a conservative Catholic sect? | DW News
Can Pope Leo XIV keep a polarized Catholic Church together? The Vatican has excommunicated a global splinter group, the Society of St. Pius X, which claims to serve hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #PopeLeoXIV #SSPX #CatholicChurch #Vatican #dwcurrentaffairs
Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
Pope Leo openly defied: Traditionalists consecrate 4 bishops without his consent
Pope Leo openly defied: Traditionalists consecrate 4 bishops without his consent
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
What is the SSPX? Everything we know as Vatican excommunicates priests in bitter row
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics who are part of the society were in schism with the wider Church
Associated Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops and priests
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
ABC News
· Jul 2, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent
UPI
· Jul 1, 2026
Ultra-conservative Catholic group defies pope, ordains four bishops
Ultra-conservative Catholic group defies pope, ordains four bishops
Jacobin
· Jul 6, 2026
Inside the Schism Threatening the Catholic Church
Pope Leo excommunicated four newly consecrated bishops last week, members of the conservative Society of Saint Pius X. Their movement represents a broader traditionalist reaction in the Catholic church, fueled by Christian nationalists in the US and beyond.
Catholic World Report
· Jul 3, 2026
EWTN News explains: As a Catholic, can you attend an SSPX Mass?
The traditionalist group has been declared in schism with the Catholic Church after an illicit ordination of bishops. [...]
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent.
CBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo draws hard line on breakaway traditionalists, but it could get messy
As the Vatican excommunicated four bishops of the ultra-traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X this week, notice was also served that the society’s priests and lay Catholics who formally adhere to it are also considered cut off from the Roman Catholic Church — a move that raises the spiritual stakes for thousands of followers worldwide.
Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
Who are the SSPX and why were they excommunicated?
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics part of breakaway right-wing group the Society of St. Pius X that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval were in schism with the wider Church and now excommunicated. Here's what you need to know. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Europe #Vatican #Pope #SSPX #excommunication Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eGHmtF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
DNyuz
· Jul 5, 2026
Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church
When the Vatican excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel conservative faction last week, creating the biggest schism in Roman Catholicism in decades, it also hoped to drive the group’s many followers back to the mainstream church. Instead, according to interviews with some of the faction’s followers in Argentina, Italy and Switzerland, the punishment has been []
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
Priest from excommunicated Catholic sect claims "a future pope will welcome us back". Wrong answer. It's supposed to be "we'll start our own church, with hookers and blackjack" [Followup]
[link] [16 comments]
Daily Sabah
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates members of right-wing Catholic group
The Vatican said Thursday it had excommunicated priests and lay Catholics belonging to a breakaway right-wing group that ordained bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV, decl...
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican says SSPX in schism, affirms excommunication of laity and clerics
The Catholic Church’s preeminent traditionalists now find themselves firmly outside its communion, and the Vatican laments that they have only themselves to blame. The Holy See recognized on Thursday the self-inflicted excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X after the priestly fraternity defied the pope with an illicit consecration of bishops. Four priests were []
Vanguard News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination
For the Holy See, consecrating bishops without the approval of the pope, the head of the Catholic Church ruling over some 1.4 billion faithful, is a direct act of insubordination. The post Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination appeared first on Vanguard News.
NPR News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates four bishops ordained by breakaway Catholic group
Vatican excommunicates four bishops ordained by breakaway Catholic group
Off The Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates bishops in ultraconservative group, warns faithful of sanctions
The Vatican responded on Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s authorization. In its decree, the Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated six bishops and priests, the Associated Press reported. It declared that the consecrations were a “schismatic act,” or intentional rupture within the []...Click to read more
Eschaton
· Jul 2, 2026
Schism
There's an opening for Pope Vance or Pope Douthat.VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It also excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates 6 bishops from rebel Catholic group
The Vatican on Thursday excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X and said any lay believers who “formally adhere” to the group would suffer the same fate. The Vatican decree comes a day after the traditionalist breakaway group consecrated four new bishops, defying a plea from Pope Leo not to do so. The decree called the ceremony “an act of schismatic nature”. For the Holy See, consecrating bishops without the approval of the pope is a direct act of...
ZENIT
· Jun 30, 2026
Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions
In terms of ecclesial governance, the reform scales back the more collegial and synodal character introduced by Pope Francis and restores a central role to the authority of the Cardinal Vicar. The post Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions appeared first on ZENIT - English.
The Week
· Jul 2, 2026
The Society of St Pius X has created a schism in the Vatican
The Society of St Pius X has created a schism in the Vatican
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100; Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Soars on Buyout | Stock Movers
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Fiserv (FISV) is climbing as the Wall Street Journal reports big banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and PNC Financial Services Group have held preliminary discussions about a deal to acquire a network owned by the financial-technology company Fiserv. - Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNC) is soaring after Vertex Pharmaceuticals agreed to buy Crinetics for 10 billion in cash to expand into endocrinology. - SpaceX (SPCX) is lower even though at least six brokers, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, have started coverage of SpaceX with buy-equivalent ratings. SpaceX’s addition to the Nasdaq 100 should provide considerable support to the stock, considering the number of funds that track the tech-heavy benchmark. (Source: Bloomberg)
The New American
· Jul 12, 2026
Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes Overwhelmingly to Back “Gender-affirming Care” for Kids
The PCUSA’s stance has nothing to do with science and everything to do with left-wing politics, and the denomination long ago abandoned any pretense of adherence to orthodox Christianity. ... The post Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes Overwhelmingly to Back “Gender-affirming Care” for Kids appeared first on The New American.
First Things Magazine
· Jul 3, 2026
Schism by Design
And so it has happened. The Society of St. Pius X has gone ahead with its illicit ordination of four new bishops, and the Vatican has responded with the... The post Schism by Design appeared first on First Things.
Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic bishops who defied Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops after unauthorized consecrations, declaring the traditionalist Catholic movement in schism.
Hungarian Conservative
· Jul 3, 2026
Vatican Declares Society of St Pius X in Schism after Swiss Fraternity Defies Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has formally declared the Society of St Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism after it consecrated four bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s approval, triggering automatic excommunications and ending decades of efforts to reconcile the traditionalist fraternity with Rome following the rupture first sparked in 1988. The post Vatican Declares Society of St Pius X in Schism after Swiss Fraternity Defies Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
TIME
· Jul 1, 2025
The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV? | AJ #shorts
A rebel group of Roman Catholics has ordained its own bishops in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican order. The Society of Saint Pius crisis has caused fears the Church could rupture. Soraya Lennie breaks it down. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Townhall
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group After Years of Failed Negotiations
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group After Years of Failed Negotiations
Africanews
· Jul 1, 2026
Breakaway Catholic group defies Pope to consecrate new bishops
A Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.
RTÉ News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X, following the ordination of four new bishops in Switzerland.
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CNN
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic group
The Vatican announced Thursday that priests and members of a breakaway Catholic group that ordained four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV’s wishes are in schism and excommunicated. CNN's Christoper Lamb reports.
The Japan Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says
The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval are in schism with the wider church and now excommunicated.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 2, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - The Vatican excommunicates priests and lay Catholics who are part of a brea [...]
JUST IN - The Vatican excommunicates priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing ultra-traditionalist Catholic group, the Society of St Pius X, that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval, judging they were in schism with the wider Church.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/8klgxp4icx/@disclosetvDisclose.tvMembers of traditionalist Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican saysBreaking news from around the world.
DW News
· Jul 8, 2026
Why did the Vatican excommunicate a conservative Catholic sect? | DW News
Can Pope Leo XIV keep a polarized Catholic Church together? The Vatican has excommunicated a global splinter group, the Society of St. Pius X, which claims to serve hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #PopeLeoXIV #SSPX #CatholicChurch #Vatican #dwcurrentaffairs
Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
Pope Leo openly defied: Traditionalists consecrate 4 bishops without his consent
Pope Leo openly defied: Traditionalists consecrate 4 bishops without his consent
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
What is the SSPX? Everything we know as Vatican excommunicates priests in bitter row
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics who are part of the society were in schism with the wider Church
Associated Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops and priests
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
ABC News
· Jul 2, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent
UPI
· Jul 1, 2026
Ultra-conservative Catholic group defies pope, ordains four bishops
Ultra-conservative Catholic group defies pope, ordains four bishops
Jacobin
· Jul 6, 2026
Inside the Schism Threatening the Catholic Church
Pope Leo excommunicated four newly consecrated bishops last week, members of the conservative Society of Saint Pius X. Their movement represents a broader traditionalist reaction in the Catholic church, fueled by Christian nationalists in the US and beyond.
Catholic World Report
· Jul 3, 2026
EWTN News explains: As a Catholic, can you attend an SSPX Mass?
The traditionalist group has been declared in schism with the Catholic Church after an illicit ordination of bishops. [...]
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent.
CBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Pope Leo draws hard line on breakaway traditionalists, but it could get messy
As the Vatican excommunicated four bishops of the ultra-traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X this week, notice was also served that the society’s priests and lay Catholics who formally adhere to it are also considered cut off from the Roman Catholic Church — a move that raises the spiritual stakes for thousands of followers worldwide.
Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
Who are the SSPX and why were they excommunicated?
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics part of breakaway right-wing group the Society of St. Pius X that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval were in schism with the wider Church and now excommunicated. Here's what you need to know. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Europe #Vatican #Pope #SSPX #excommunication Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eGHmtF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
DNyuz
· Jul 5, 2026
Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church
When the Vatican excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel conservative faction last week, creating the biggest schism in Roman Catholicism in decades, it also hoped to drive the group’s many followers back to the mainstream church. Instead, according to interviews with some of the faction’s followers in Argentina, Italy and Switzerland, the punishment has been []
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
Priest from excommunicated Catholic sect claims "a future pope will welcome us back". Wrong answer. It's supposed to be "we'll start our own church, with hookers and blackjack" [Followup]
[link] [16 comments]
Daily Sabah
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates members of right-wing Catholic group
The Vatican said Thursday it had excommunicated priests and lay Catholics belonging to a breakaway right-wing group that ordained bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV, decl...
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican says SSPX in schism, affirms excommunication of laity and clerics
The Catholic Church’s preeminent traditionalists now find themselves firmly outside its communion, and the Vatican laments that they have only themselves to blame. The Holy See recognized on Thursday the self-inflicted excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X after the priestly fraternity defied the pope with an illicit consecration of bishops. Four priests were []
Vanguard News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination
For the Holy See, consecrating bishops without the approval of the pope, the head of the Catholic Church ruling over some 1.4 billion faithful, is a direct act of insubordination. The post Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination appeared first on Vanguard News.
NPR News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates four bishops ordained by breakaway Catholic group
Vatican excommunicates four bishops ordained by breakaway Catholic group
Off The Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates bishops in ultraconservative group, warns faithful of sanctions
The Vatican responded on Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s authorization. In its decree, the Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated six bishops and priests, the Associated Press reported. It declared that the consecrations were a “schismatic act,” or intentional rupture within the []...Click to read more
Eschaton
· Jul 2, 2026
Schism
There's an opening for Pope Vance or Pope Douthat.VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It also excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates 6 bishops from rebel Catholic group
The Vatican on Thursday excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X and said any lay believers who “formally adhere” to the group would suffer the same fate. The Vatican decree comes a day after the traditionalist breakaway group consecrated four new bishops, defying a plea from Pope Leo not to do so. The decree called the ceremony “an act of schismatic nature”. For the Holy See, consecrating bishops without the approval of the pope is a direct act of...
ZENIT
· Jun 30, 2026
Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions
In terms of ecclesial governance, the reform scales back the more collegial and synodal character introduced by Pope Francis and restores a central role to the authority of the Cardinal Vicar. The post Another Change of Direction: Leo XIV Reforms the Diocese of Rome and Replaces All of Pope Francis’s Provisions appeared first on ZENIT - English.
The Week
· Jul 2, 2026
The Society of St Pius X has created a schism in the Vatican
The Society of St Pius X has created a schism in the Vatican
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
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The New American
· Jul 12, 2026
Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes Overwhelmingly to Back “Gender-affirming Care” for Kids
The PCUSA’s stance has nothing to do with science and everything to do with left-wing politics, and the denomination long ago abandoned any pretense of adherence to orthodox Christianity. ... The post Presbyterian Church (USA) Votes Overwhelmingly to Back “Gender-affirming Care” for Kids appeared first on The New American.
First Things Magazine
· Jul 3, 2026
Schism by Design
And so it has happened. The Society of St. Pius X has gone ahead with its illicit ordination of four new bishops, and the Vatican has responded with the... The post Schism by Design appeared first on First Things.
Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic bishops who defied Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops after unauthorized consecrations, declaring the traditionalist Catholic movement in schism.
Hungarian Conservative
· Jul 3, 2026
Vatican Declares Society of St Pius X in Schism after Swiss Fraternity Defies Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has formally declared the Society of St Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism after it consecrated four bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s approval, triggering automatic excommunications and ending decades of efforts to reconcile the traditionalist fraternity with Rome following the rupture first sparked in 1988. The post Vatican Declares Society of St Pius X in Schism after Swiss Fraternity Defies Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.
TIME
· Jul 1, 2025
The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
Who are the rogue bishops defying Pope Leo XIV? | AJ #shorts
A rebel group of Roman Catholics has ordained its own bishops in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican order. The Society of Saint Pius crisis has caused fears the Church could rupture. Soraya Lennie breaks it down. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Townhall
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group After Years of Failed Negotiations
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group After Years of Failed Negotiations
Africanews
· Jul 1, 2026
Breakaway Catholic group defies Pope to consecrate new bishops
A Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.
RTÉ News
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X, following the ordination of four new bishops in Switzerland.
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