The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops and warning its faithful ... .
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. (Image credit. Baz Ratner) ....
On Thursday, the Vatican confirmed the excommunication of six bishops linked to the Society of Saint Pius X, thereby confirming the ultra-conservative movement’s “schism” with the Catholic Church.
The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper. (Image credit. Baz Ratner) ....
On Wednesday, the largest traditional Catholic order of priests in the world, the Society of Saint Pius X, consecrated four bishops without a papal mandate ... Pius XII established it to prevent the ...
The Vatican has declared the Society of St Pius X (SSPX) to be formally in ‘schism’ with the Catholic Church after the traditionalist group defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without papal approval.
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X went ahead with the ceremony, even after the Vatican warned it would result in the bishops’ excommunication ... .