Vatican Excommunicates Six Catholic Rebels for Defying Pope
Summary
The Vatican officially excommunicated six bishops linked to the Society of Saint Pius X after they ordained four priests without the Pope's permission. The Vatican said this act was against the Pope’s authority and labeled it as a break from the Church.Key Facts
- Six bishops connected to the traditionalist group Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) were excommunicated.
- The excommunication followed the ordination of four priests without approval from the Pope.
- The ordinations took place in Écône, Switzerland.
- The Vatican described the ordinations as an act of schism, meaning breaking away from Church unity.
- The decree came from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, a Vatican department that handles Church doctrine.
- The bishops involved include Alfonso de Galarreta and Bernard Fellay who performed the ordinations.
- The newly ordained priests named are Pascal Schreiber, Michael Goldade, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, and Marc Hanappier.
- The excommunication happened automatically ("ipso facto") due to the unauthorized ordinations.
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