Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bishop ordinations. This move, seen as a challenge to papal authority and Church unity, risks deepening divisions. The SSPX, which rejects Vatican II reforms, has a history of conflict with the Holy See over doctrine and liturgical practices.

The Vatican has issued a final warning to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics. It says their planned consecrations of bishops without papal consent will incur automatic…

Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bishop ordinations. This move, seen as a…

Europe News: ROME: The Vatican on Wednesday issued a final warning to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics that their planned consecrations of bishops wit.