Pope Leo pleads with ultra-conservative sect not to ordain own bishops
Pope Leo has issued a stern warning to a breakaway Catholic group over plans to ordain their own bishops.
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Pope Leo XIV appealed to a breakaway traditionalist group to avoid the ordination of bishops, which he described as a sin of extreme gravity. Despite these pleas and threats of expulsion, traditionalists went ahead with the consecrations.
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The brief
Pope Leo has publicly urged an ultra-conservative Catholic sect not to proceed with plans to ordain their own bishops. The Vatican has described the potential move as a 'sin of extreme gravity.' Coverage from Letters from Leo, The Times, Wisdom 92.1 and KRQE emphasizes the Pope's plea to the breakaway traditionalist group.
The Pope has threatened to cast out the rebel bishops if they proceed. The next steps will depend on the response from the ultra-conservative sect.
Coverage does not yet specify what actions the Vatican might take if the group proceeds with the ordinations.
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Sources (9)
- “A Sin of Extreme Gravity” Letters from Leo · 28d ago
- Pope Leo threatens to cast out gang of rebel bishops The Times · 28d ago
- Pope Leo pleads with breakaway Catholic group not to commit ‘sin of extreme gravity’ Wisdom 92.1 · 28d ago
- Pope issues plea to breakaway traditionalist group to back off bishop consecrations KRQE · 28d ago
- Pope Leo makes final appeal to SSPX before schismatic ordination of bishops: ‘Please turn back!’ America Magazine · 28d ago
- Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations The Boston Globe · 28d ago
- What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 28d ago
- Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with planned consecrations AP News · 28d ago
- What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV AP News · 28d ago
Quick answers
What is the ultra-conservative sect planning?
The ultra-conservative sect is planning to ordain their own bishops.
What has Pope Leo said about this?
Pope Leo has described the potential move as a 'sin of extreme gravity' and has pleaded with the group not to proceed.
What actions might the Vatican take?
The Pope has threatened to cast out the rebel bishops if they proceed. Coverage does not yet specify what other actions the Vatican might take.
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