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religion2 hours ago•3 min saved

Pope appeals to SSPX to halt unapproved bishop ordinations to avert schism

Pope Leo appealed to the Society of Saint Pius X to cancel its plan to ordain four bishops without Vatican approval, warning that such a move would be a schismatic act and could lead to excommunication; the SSPX defended its course as pastorally necessary, while the pope pressed for unity and highlighted the gravity of breaking canonical norms, a history-tinged standoff that echoes past excommunications later addressed by Benedict XVI.

via The Guardian|

#catholicism #excommunication #religion

world11 days ago•1 min saved

Pope Francis signals hard-line stance as SSPX consecrations risk schism

Pope Francis commented on SSPX's announced episcopal consecrations, suggesting the Vatican may offer one more appeal for unity but acknowledging the parties’ choice and warning that canonical penalties, including excommunication, could follow if the path to reconciliation fails, signaling a continued impasse and potential schism.

via The Catholic Herald|

#church-unity #episcopal-consecrations #excommunication

religion13 days ago•2 min saved

Pope cautions SSPX ordinations could push group toward schism

Pope Leo XIV warned that the Society of St. Pius X’s plan to ordain four bishops without papal permission could deepen division within the Church and urged them to remain in communion with Rome; the Vatican had warned such consecrations would be a schismatic act and could incur excommunication, as SSPX maintains its Traditional Latin Mass and questions Vatican II reforms.

via EWTN News|

#bishop-consecrations #excommunication #religion

religion1 month ago•3 min saved

Vatican Warns SSPX: Unapproved Episcopate Could Trigger Excommunication

The Vatican says the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X’s plan to ordain new bishops without papal approval would be a schismatic act and carry automatic excommunication, as Rome refuses to recognize these ordinations; while Cardinal Fernández urged dialogue, the Church maintains ultimate authority and has a long-standing tension over Vatican II reforms and the group’s status.

via National Catholic Reporter|

#excommunication #latin-mass #papal-mandate