Vatican Excommunicates Breakaway Catholic Group | Lansing News

The Vatican just cut ties with a breakaway Catholic group, the Society of St. Pius X, after they secretly ordained four new bishops — a move deemed schismatic and excommunicating all involved. Rejecting post-Vatican II reforms like vernacular Mass, the group clings to traditional Latin rites and has six Michigan chapels serving communities like Livonia and Bay City. Now, sacraments performed by their priests are invalid, forcing members to reconcile with Rome to receive Church rites — a hardline stance from Pope Leo signaling zero tolerance for unauthorized ordinations and a renewed commitment to doctrinal unity. 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/8b43b263a8d4a7d2