Catholic Rebel Group Reveals Coats of Arms for New Bishops Despite Warnings
Summary
A traditionalist Catholic group called the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced the symbols (coats of arms) for four new bishops they plan to make without the Pope's permission. The Vatican says this act breaks church rules and will lead to the bishops being automatically excommunicated.Key Facts
- SSPX is a group that opposes some Vatican decisions since starting in 1970.
- They shared coats of arms for four future bishops on their website.
- Coats of arms are unique symbols that bishops use to show their role and personal meaning.
- The Vatican warned that consecrating bishops without the Pope’s approval is a serious violation.
- This violation is called a “schismatic act,” meaning it causes division in the Church.
- The four bishops are Father Michael Goldade (USA), Father Pascal Schreiber (Switzerland), and Fathers Michel Poinsinet de Sivry and Marc Hanappier (France).
- Father Goldade's coat of arms includes wheat to represent his Kansas upbringing and North Dakota origins.
- Consecrating these bishops without permission will lead to automatic excommunication, which means being officially excluded from the Church.
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