Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with planned consecrations
Summary
A traditionalist Catholic group called the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) plans to consecrate four new bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV. This act risks automatic excommunication and a break from the Catholic Church, but the SSPX believes it is preserving church tradition.Key Facts
- The SSPX will hold a large ceremony in Econe, Switzerland, to consecrate four bishops against the pope’s wishes.
- Pope Leo XIV warned that the consecrations are a serious sin and urged the group to stop.
- Church law says consecrating bishops without papal approval leads to automatic excommunication.
- The SSPX was founded in opposition to the Catholic Church’s modern reforms from the Second Vatican Council.
- The group prefers the older Latin Mass over the modern services used by most Catholics.
- SSPX members are treating the event like a celebration, with souvenirs and special wine for participants.
- SSPX leaders say they accept the penalties and believe preserving tradition is more important.
- The ceremony marks 38 years since a similar act by the SSPX led to excommunications.
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