SSPX Consecrates Bishops Without Vatican Approval | Vancouver News

In a bold defiance of Pope Leo XIV, the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four new bishops without Vatican approval, escalating a long-standing crisis over tradition vs. reform. Despite warnings that such acts are grave sins and carry automatic excommunication, the group—founded to resist Vatican modernization—called it a sacred duty to preserve authentic Catholic doctrine. Led by excommunicated Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, the ceremony drew thousands of devoted followers in the rain, complete with souvenir wine and a defiantly celebratory mood. With six bishops now in place and hundreds of priests and seminarians worldwide, the SSPX continues to operate as a parallel church, claiming to serve the Pope’s mission while rejecting Vatican authority. Though Catholics can attend their services without penalty, the move deepens the schism and tests Pope Leo’s efforts to unify the Church. 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/e9e9b8b748b5027d