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NewsKION Central CoastJuly 2, 2026Monterey

Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Catholic Group

The Vatican has declared that members of the Society of Saint Pius X are in schism and excommunicated after the group ordained four new bishops without papal approval. This action follows the group's decision to ignore warnings from Pope Leo XIV.

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Why It Matters

The formal of the Society of Saint Pius X members marks a significant break in institutional relations within the Catholic Church, affecting the status of the group's clergy and followers.

Key Facts

  • The Vatican announced the excommunication of priests and members of the Society of Saint Pius X on Thursday.
  • The group is officially declared to be in schism with the Catholic Church.
  • The action was taken because the group ordained four new bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV.
  • The ordinations took place on Wednesday despite explicit warnings from the Pope.

Who's Mentioned

personLeón XIV“The Pope whose warnings were defied by the group.”organizationSociedad de San Pío X“The ultratraditionalist Catholic group that performed the unauthorized ordinatio”personCristóbal Lamb“The author of the news article.”organizationVatican“The governing body of the Catholic Church that issued the excommunication.”