Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions
Pope Leo is asserting authority through the excommunication of schismatic bishops and priests, including the Society of St. Pius X.
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Pope Leo excommunicated schismatic bishops and priests from the Society of St. The Vatican warned followers of the group, and a bishop urged Catholics to avoid a tied church in Waunakee.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Pope Leo has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X, a schismatic group, along with other bishops and priests. This action includes the excommunication of a Williston-born priest involved in a ceremony led by a defiant bishop.
Coverage from Reuters, NPR, and WMUR emphasizes the Pope's willingness to make firm decisions and notes that the Vatican has issued warnings to the followers of those excommunicated. The Pillar focuses on how the Church might limit a broader schism resulting from these actions. Future developments depend on the response of the Society of St.
Pius X and the impact of the Vatican's warnings on the group's followers.
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Who reported it (10)
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The pain of a rupture Vatican News · 91d ago
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Pope cuts off conservative group Yahoo · 91d ago
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Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions Reuters · 91d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Which group was specifically targeted for excommunication?
The Society of St. Pius X, described as a schismatic group.
Who else was affected by the Vatican's decision?
Schismatic bishops and priests were excommunicated, including a priest born in Williston.
How has the Vatican addressed the followers of these individuals?
According to WMUR, the Vatican has issued warnings to their followers.
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