The Vatican has excommunicated the bishops of the Society of St. Pius X, a traditionalist sect, after they consecrated four bishops without the approval of the Vatican. This action follows a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV for the sect to refrain from such actions.
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Vatican Excommunicates Bishops of Society of St. Pius X
The Vatican has taken the step of excommunicating bishops from the Society of St. Pius X after they consecrated four bishops without the necessary approval. This decision comes in response to a plea from Pope Leo XIV.
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Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect
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