SSPX Priests Self-Excommunicate Over Bishops | Dublin News

The Vatican just dropped a bombshell: a priest from the ultra-traditional SSPX, François Laisney, and others have essentially excommunicated themselves — but they’re laughing all the way to the bank. After ordaining four new bishops against the Pope’s orders, the SSPX is standing firm, citing canon law’s “necessity” clause and claiming Rome’s only response has been threats, not dialogue. Laisney, based in Dublin, insists they still recognize the Pope’s authority — they just don’t think they’re actually excommunicated. With over 1,400 priests and 200,000 followers worldwide, the SSPX, founded in 1970 by Archbishop Lefebvre, clings to pre-Vatican II traditions, rejects modern ecumenism, and sees Catholicism as the sole path to salvation. Laisney, a longtime SSPX leader, also rails against interfaith gestures like the Pope meeting with Anglican leaders — and he’s hoping future politicians will be devout Catholics, not the current crop. 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/28928f754e357ab2