On July 1, 2026, a group of traditionalist Catholics in Switzerland consecrated four bishops without the consent of Pope Leo XIV. The group stated that their actions were necessary to defend the Catholic faith, despite the resulting excommunications and a break with the Holy See.
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Traditionalist Catholics Consecrate Bishops in Switzerland Without Papal Consent
A group of traditionalist Catholics in Switzerland consecrated four bishops on July 1, 2026, without the approval of Pope Leo XIV. They justified their actions as necessary for the defense of the Catholic faith, despite facing excommunications.
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Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
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Traditionalist Catholics Consecrate Bishops in Switzerland Without Papal Consent