Pope Leo Warns Catholic Rebels Facing Excommunication It's ‘Their Choice'
Summary
Pope Leo XIV has warned the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) that consecrating bishops without his approval could lead to excommunication. The SSPX plans to consecrate four bishops despite the Vatican's warning, continuing a long-standing disagreement with the Catholic Church.Key Facts
- The SSPX is a breakaway group of ultra-conservative Catholic priests.
- They plan to consecrate four bishops on July 1 without the pope's approval.
- Pope Leo XIV said if they choose to go ahead, the Church must move forward without them.
- Members involved in the consecrations risk being excommunicated, meaning they could be officially excluded from the Church.
- The SSPX refuses to accept some key teachings from the Second Vatican Council, a major Church meeting in the 1960s.
- Superior General Davide Pagliarani said the group would rather die than give up their traditional beliefs.
- Pope Leo XIV expressed hope to appeal to SSPX to avoid division but acknowledged the final decision rests with them.
- This issue highlights ongoing tensions within the Catholic Church over tradition and authority.
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