Are Excommunications inconsistent?

The schism of the traditionalist Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), and its aftermath, has highlighted how the unity in the Church that Leo XIV set as the primary goal of his pontificate is still far from being achieved. And as the Vatican signs off on the ordination of state-approved Chinese bishops, many are left asking why followers of the traditional Mass are excommunicated while Chinese bishops are not. Matthew Bunson joins us.Further ReadingWhy China’s New Bishops Aren’t Excommunicated While the SSPX IsPope Leo XIV: I Still Have a Great Love for AmericaBecoming Catholic at 98: World War II Veteran Joins the ChurchVandals Deface Our Lady Statues, Set Fire to Altar at Medjugorje ShrineThe Lebron James Mass Photo Was Fake — The Priest Who Posted It Has No RegretsGuest InfoMatthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com