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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations by Traditionalist Catholic Group in Switzerland
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First reported by Walla · 5 hours ago
What happened
Pope Leo XIV condemned the unauthorized ordination of four bishops by the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X in Switzerland, declaring the new bishops excommunicated and warning of a serious schism within the Catholic Church.
- 01Four new bishops were ordained in Switzerland by the traditionalist SSPX despite the Pope's explicit opposition.
- 02Pope Leo XIV sent a letter urging the SSPX to stop the ordinations, calling them a schismatic act.
- 03The Vatican declared the new bishops excommunicated and warned of automatic sanctions.
- 04The SSPX rejects post-1960s Catholic reforms, advocating a traditionalist faith approach.
- 05The ordinations highlight growing tensions and potential divisions within the global Catholic Church.
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