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Vatican faces schism over rebel ordinations

30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jul 2026 · 2 chapters · 3 updates

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Chapter 1Vatican faces schism over rebel ordinations

  1. 1 Jul

    Defies Pope Leon XIV as FSSPX prepares to ordain four bishops today, triggering automatic excommunication in Écône, Switzerland.

    BFM TV (opens in a new tab)La Libre (opens in a new tab)Mediapart (opens in a new tab)

  2. Confirmed the ordination of four FSSPX bishops without Vatican approval, formalizing the schism and triggering automatic excommunication for all involved.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2Lefebvriani ordinations in Econe

  1. 1 Jul

    Rejects Vatican warnings as the Lefebvriani group prepares to consecrate four bishops without papal mandate today in Econe, Switzerland.

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  1. Vatican excommunicates Society of St. Pius X after the group ordains four bishops without Pope Leo’s approval

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ANSA, BFM TV, fsspx.news, Il Foglio, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Libre, La Stampa, Mediapart, Rainews, Vatican News