Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says
The Vatican has declared a schism with the ultra-conservative Society of St. Pius X, resulting in the excommunication of its bishops and priests.
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The Vatican declared a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group to be in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests. The group, identified as the Society of St.
Pius X, had been involved in a decades-old feud with the Catholic Church.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Pope Leo and the Vatican have officially declared a schism with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a breakaway traditionalist sect.
This action includes the excommunication of six bishops and various priests, including one ordained in Minnesota. Coverage from Reuters, NPR, and CBS News emphasizes that this move reopens a decades-old feud with the ultra-conservative society.
The Washington Post and WSJ further highlight the formal declaration of schism, while PBS and the Chicago Tribune report that the Vatican has issued warnings to the followers of these clerics. Future developments depend on the response of the SSPX followers and the status of the excommunicated members following these warnings.
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Sources (8)
- Minnesota-ordained priest excommunicated by Pope Leo Pioneer Press · 46d ago
- Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect The Washington Post · 46d ago
- Vatican Declares Schism With Traditionalist Group WSJ · 46d ago
- Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers PBS · 46d ago
- Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers Chicago Tribune · 46d ago
- Catholic Church says 6 bishops from ultra-conservative SSPX society excommunicated as decades-old feud reopens CBS News · 46d ago
- Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops NPR · 46d ago
- Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says Reuters · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Which group is the Vatican in conflict with?
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), described as a breakaway traditionalist sect and ultra-conservative society.
Who has been excommunicated?
Six bishops and various priests, including a priest ordained in Minnesota.
What else did the Vatican do besides excommunicating members?
The Vatican declared a schism with the group and issued warnings to their followers.
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