Holy See Excommunicates Society of Saint Pius X Clergy

Jul 2 ETDeveloping

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In Short: The Holy See has excommunicated the entire clergy of the Society of Saint Pius X for consecrating four bishops without papal permission, marking a significant rift in Catholic unity.

The Holy See has issued a decree of excommunication against the entire clergy of the Society of Saint Pius X, following their unauthorized consecration of four bishops. This action, detailed in an 'Explanatory Note' published by the Dicastery, reflects the ongoing efforts to reunite the movement with the Catholic Church, which have thus far been unsuccessful.

The note emphasizes that numerous attempts to bring the Society of Saint Pius X back into full communion with the Catholic Church have failed, highlighting the longstanding divide between the group and the Vatican.

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Further details are contained in an “Explanatory Note,” published by the Dicastery at the same time as the decree of excommunication, which is reproduced in full below: From the time of Saint Paul VI up to the most…
Finally, all the faithful are urged to remain steadfast in communion with the Roman Pontiff, with the Bishops in communion with him, and with the whole Church (cf.

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