Society of St. Pius X Consecration Crisis | Roanoke News

A rogue group of traditionalist Catholics, the Society of St. Pius X, defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four new bishops without approval — a grave breach of church law. Within hours, the Vatican retaliated with excommunications and warned followers they risked the same fate. Led by Father Davide Pagliarani, who claimed they were saving souls amid church confusion, the group traces back to 1970 and opposes Vatican II reforms like vernacular Mass and ecumenism. Experts say the Vatican’s swift punishment underscores that schism is not an option — you must be in full communion with Rome to receive salvation, not outside it claiming to be “more Catholic than the Pope.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e9a40359a35a9e6