Vatican excommunicates members of right-wing breakaway group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated members of the breakaway Society of St Pius X (SSPX) on July 2, 2026, for ordaining bishops without papal approval. This decree affects all SSPX priests and lay Catholics, marking a severe rupture within the Catholic Church. The SSPX has been criticized for denying key church teachings and opposing modernizing reforms.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 11:09 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 11:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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