The Society of St. Pius X elevated four priests to bishops despite warnings from the Vatican By Paulina Guzik OSV News The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate, marking the most serious rupture in the church since […]
Pope defends church reform amid rift with traditionalists
By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Amid renewed tensions between the Vatican and traditionalist Catholics over the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV defended church reform as a legitimate process that adapts to current needs while remaining rooted in authentic tradition. During his May 27 general audience in St. […]
Former nuncio to U.S., found guilty of schism, is excommunicated
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism, the Vatican said. Members of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith met July 4 to complete an extrajudicial penal process against Archbishop Vigano, who was […]