Vatican ex-communicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
The Vatican has excommunicated bishops and priests of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) following their unauthorized consecration of new bishops. The move marks a formal schism between the traditionalist group and the Catholic Church.
Why it matters
This represents a major internal conflict within the Catholic Church, highlighting the tension between traditionalist movements and modern church leadership.
Manila Bulletin - Vatican ex-communicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
The article reports on the Vatican's actions and the group's stance without editorializing on the theological dispute.
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