Vatican Excommunicates Rebel Group
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The Vatican has excommunicated members of a rebel Catholic group for ordaining bishops without papal approval, citing their rejection of Second Vatican Council teachings. Separately, a Vatican envoy met with Nigeria's president, hinting at a potential papal visit.
Vatican excommunicates members of rebel Catholic group
- The Vatican has excommunicated members of a rebel Catholic group that ordained bishops without papal approval. - The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declared the Society of St Pius X is in schism and its sacraments are illicitly celebrated. - The decree extends excommunication to all priests and adhering lay Catholics, though a path to re-enter communion is outlined.
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