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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 []
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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
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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.
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 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
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...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 1, 2026
Pope Leo XIV warns breakaway Catholic group against ordaining bishops as SSPX defies him anyway
Pope Leo XIV warns breakaway Catholic group against ordaining bishops as SSPX defies him anyway
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.
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
Irish News
· Jul 1, 2026
Traditionalists defy Pope as they go ahead with consecration of bishops
The Society of St Pius X dismiss the resulting excommunications and schism by declaring it was a ‘sacred duty’ to defend the Catholic faith
The Daily Wire
· Jul 2, 2026
Pope Leo Excommunicates Breakaway Traditionalist Sect From Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV took the most significant disciplinary action of his young pontificate on Thursday, formally excommunicating the breakaway Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after the group ignored his personal plea not to consecrate bishops without papal approval. One day after the radical traditionalist fraternity ordained four new bishops in Switzerland in direct violation ...
Al Jazeera
· Jul 2, 2026
What is the Society of St Pius X? Why Pope Leo excommunicated its bishops
The Vatican declares 'schism' in Catholic Church after bishops were ordained without Pope Leo XIV's approval.
Townhall
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group After Years of Failed Negotiations
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group After Years of Failed Negotiations
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...
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· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates splinter sect over bishops
Vatican excommunicates splinter sect over bishops
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
DW News
· Jul 4, 2026
Why Pope Leo excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X | DW News
The Vatican has imposed severe disciplinary measures on the ultratraditionalist Catholic 'Society of St. Pius X' (SSPX). The move comes after the group consecrated bishops without papal consent. We talk to Justin McLellan from the National Catholic Reporter for an in-depth look at the dramatic events within the Catholic Church. #PopeLeoXIV #SSPX #CatholicChurch #dwcurrentaffairs 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
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.
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 9, 2026
SSPX Masses an ‘abuse’ of Eucharist: U.S. bishops continue to urge Catholics not to attend
More U.S. bishops are instructing Catholics to avoid attending Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) events in light of the recent excommunications of SSPX leadership. [...]
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.
UPI
· Jul 2, 2026
Pope excommunicates members of ultra-conservative St. Pius X society
Pope excommunicates members of ultra-conservative St. Pius X society
Legit.ng
· Jul 2, 2026
Breaking: Vatican excommunicates rebel catholic bishops, priest, followers as details emerge
The Vatican declares the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops and priests, invalidating sacraments, and impacting thousands of faithful.
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
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.
ZENIT
· Jun 20, 2026
8 out of 10 Americans approve of Pope Leo XIV. They also disapprove of Trump’s attacks on the Pope
The findings suggest that Pope Leo has largely succeeded in maintaining credibility among Catholics of different backgrounds, levels of religious practice, and political affiliations. In an era when both religious and political leaders frequently struggle to unite their constituencies, such a level of approval remains notable The post 8 out of 10 Americans approve of Pope Leo XIV. They also disapprove of Trump’s attacks on the Pope appeared first on ZENIT - English.
The New American
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Group for Schism
The Vatican has pronounced a decree of excommunication against adherents of a traditionalist group that adheres to the Latin Mass. ... The post Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Group for Schism appeared first on The New American.
ABC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with planned consecrations
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics is set to directly defy Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Vatican excommunicates breakaway ultraconservative sect after it ordains bishops without mandate
Holy See says newly consecrated bishops are excommunicated, calling their actions a rejection of papal authority
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]
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 30, 2026
Pope issues plea to breakaway traditionalist group to back off bishop consecrations
Pope Leo XIV has issued a plea to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics to call off its planned consecrations of new bishops without his consent.
Interaksyon
· Jun 25, 2026
Cardinal: Catholics should be agents of change, not ‘keyboard warriors’
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila on Wednesday urged Catholics to move beyond criticism and become agents of change, saying many people are quick to identify society’s problems but reluctant to help solve them. Speaking during Mass at Quiapo Church, he said meaningful renewal begins with personal responsibility, not complaints from the sidelines. “It is very [] The post Cardinal: Catholics should be agents of change, not ‘keyboard warriors’ appeared first on Interaksyon.
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
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