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Four priests from the Society of Saint Pius X were ordained as bishops in Écône, Switzerland, despite Pope Leo XIV’s last-minute appeal, drawing thousands and signaling a potential new schism within the Catholic Church as the Vatican questions their legitimacy.
Pope Leo XIV ordained ten men at St. Peter’s Basilica for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, describing priesthood as a ministry of communion. He urged the new priests to remain close to Christ while engaging their communities, to avoid gatekeeping, and to go out into culture and daily life, trusting in God as their guide.
Pope Leo XIV ordained 10 priests in St. Peter’s Basilica and urged them to keep church doors open, welcoming all as “channels of life” who go out to meet culture and people beyond parish walls, rather than acting as filters. He stressed service to a suffering humanity, highlighted celibacy as love for the Kingdom, and warned against fear and ‘thieves’ that threaten entry to the heart, tying their mission to reconciliation, peace, and responsible engagement with the world (including reflections on the Chernobyl anniversary).
Tina Thompson became Kansas's first woman priest in the Roman Catholic Woman Priest organization, which is not officially recognized by the Catholic Church. Her ordination reflects a broader movement advocating for women's roles in the church, emphasizing social justice and inclusivity, despite the church's official stance against female ordination. Thompson, who returned to her faith after years away, hopes to inspire change and promote community and spiritual diversity within and beyond traditional Catholic practices.
Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome, emphasizing the importance of unity, credibility, and service rooted in Jesus' example, and highlighting the ongoing renewal and deepening of the Church's mission amidst a wounded humanity.
Elder Patrick Kearon has been called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was ordained by President Russell M. Nelson and other church leaders. Elder Kearon, who previously served as the senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy, expressed humility and trust in the Savior as he takes on this sacred call. He fills the vacancy left by the death of President M. Russell Ballard. Elder Kearon's diverse background and experiences have shaped his ministry, and he will be sustained at the April 2024 general conference.