Vatican excommunicates bishops and priests belonging to traditionalist group
The Vatican has excommunicated bishops and priests of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated new bishops without papal approval. This move formalizes the schism between the traditionalist group and the Catholic Church.
Why it matters
The excommunication represents a significant escalation in the long-standing conflict between the Vatican and traditionalist factions regarding modern church reforms.
Newly consecrated Bishops, from left, Marc Hanappier, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, Michael Goldade and Pascal Schreiber wearing their miters and holding their pastoral staffs, stand at the end of their consecration ceremony in a tent set up outside the Society of St. Pius X seminary in Econe, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Baz Ratner/The Associated Press
The report provides a factual account of the Vatican's actions and the historical context of the SSPX without favoring either side.
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