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Vatican excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Summary: The Vatican excommunicated bishops of the Society of St. Pius X after they sought consecrations without Vatican approval.
WHO: Vatican
WHAT: Excommunicated bishops of the Society of St. Pius X for seeking to consecrate four bishops without Vatican approval.
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: The sect defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without Vatican approval.
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