Rebel Catholic Priest Facing Excommunication Compares Group To Joan of Arc
Summary
A priest from the rebel Catholic group Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) compared their situation to that of Joan of Arc, who was condemned by the Church but later declared a saint. The SSPX plans to consecrate four new bishops without approval from the Pope, a move that could lead to their excommunication.Key Facts
- The SSPX is a breakaway Catholic group that opposes certain modern Church changes.
- They will consecrate four new bishops on July 1 without papal approval.
- The Vatican warns this could result in the SSPX being excommunicated.
- SSPX Father Denis Puga compared the group’s persecution to Joan of Arc’s condemnation.
- Joan of Arc was condemned for heresy in 1431 but later retried and declared a saint.
- The SSPX rejects a Vatican 2023 declaration allowing blessings of same-sex couples.
- The SSPX split from the official Church after unauthorized bishop consecrations in 1988.
- Pope Benedict XVI lifted some SSPX excommunications in 2009 but did not restore full Church status.
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