The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), an ultratraditionalist Catholic group, after they consecrated bishops without Vatican approval. The move also extends to lay believers who “formally adhere” to the breakaway group.
The SSPX defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and proceeded with the consecration of four bishops, leading to this disciplinary action. According to the Daily Caller, the act was schismatic and would deprive followers of "the licit and, in some cases, even valid reception of ".
The Vatican’s watchdog authority imposed these measures following the unauthorized episcopal ordinations. DW reported that the SSPX is an ultratraditionalist Catholic group.
France24 noted this action represents the first crisis for Pope during his papacy. The excommunication applies not only to the bishops involved but also extends to any lay followers who formally align themselves with the SSPX.
The Washington Post reported that the Society of St. Pius X consecrated the four bishops without Vatican approval, prompting the response from the Vatican.
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