Rebel Catholic Group Reveals New Bishops Despite Vatican Warning
Summary
A breakaway Catholic group called the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced four priests they plan to make bishops without the approval of Pope Leo or the Vatican. The Vatican warned that proceeding with these appointments would lead to excommunication, which is the Church’s strongest punishment.Key Facts
- SSPX is a conservative group separate from the main Catholic Church hierarchy.
- They announced four priests to be consecrated as bishops on July 1.
- The priests named are Fr. Michael Goldade (USA), Fr. Pascal Schreiber (Switzerland), Fr. Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, and Fr. Marc Hanappier (France).
- The Vatican said on May 14 that appointing bishops without its permission is a "schismatic act."
- A schismatic act means breaking church rules and causes removal from the Church, known as excommunication.
- SSPX claims it is staying true to the original teachings and practices of the Catholic Church.
- This situation is ongoing and may have further updates.
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