Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions
Pope Leo's excommunications of schismatic bishops and priests are making waves in the Catholic world.
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Pius X (SSPX), a schismatic group. The Vatican has also warned lay followers of the risk of excommunication. Reports from NPR, Vatican News, and the National Catholic Reporter detail the excommunications and the procedures for SSPX members to return to Catholic communion.
The Pillar discusses strategies to limit a broader schism within the Church. Local outlets Channel 3000 and WMUR report on the impact within specific communities. Watch for reactions from SSPX members and other Catholic groups.
Coverage does not yet specify the broader implications for the Catholic Church or the response from the excommunicated individuals.
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Who has been excommunicated?
Bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) have been excommunicated by Pope Leo.
What is the Society of St. Pius X?
The Society of St. Pius X is a schismatic group within the Catholic Church.
What is the Vatican's stance on lay followers of the SSPX?
The Vatican has warned that lay followers of the SSPX risk excommunication.
Coverage (9)
- Canon lawyer: Vatican's SSPX schism decree necessary for church unity National Catholic Reporter · 1d ago
- The pain of a rupture Vatican News · 1d ago
- What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope NPR · 1d ago
- Lefebvrite priests and lay faithful: Procedure to return to Catholic communion Vatican News · 1d ago
- Vatican declares SSPX bishops, priests schismatic, says lay faithful risk excommunication National Catholic Reporter · 1d ago
- How the Church can limit a broader SSPX schism The Pillar · 1d ago
- Bishop urges Catholics to avoid Waunakee church tied to excommunicated group Channel 3000 · 1d ago
- Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers WMUR · 1d ago
- Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions Reuters · 1d ago
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