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SSPX issues declaration of faith to Pope Leo XIV and cardinals ahead of consistory

The Society of St. Pius X has consecrated four bishops without papal consent on Wednesday. This action follows the group's issuance of a 154-point declaration of faith to the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV previously appealed to the group to avoid the act, warning that it is a sin of extreme gravity.

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The SSPX proceeded with the consecration of four bishops despite papal warnings.

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  1. SSPX Consecrates Four Bishops in Defiance of Pope Leo XIV

    The Society of St. Pius X has consecrated four bishops without papal consent on Wednesday. This action follows the group's issuance of a 154-point declaration of faith to the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV previously appealed to the group to avoid the act, warning that it is a sin of extreme gravity.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without the consent of Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday.
    • The SSPX issued a declaration of faith to Pope Leo XIV and the cardinals consisting of 154 statements.
    • The SSPX profession of faith contains 17 chapters.
    • Pope Leo XIV appealed to the SSPX to turn back from illicitly ordaining bishops.
    • The SSPX published an open letter to the Vatican on June 24.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The group's actions could trigger excommunication.
    • A rebel Catholic priest compared the group to Joan of Arc.
    • Franciscan University professors urged the SSPX to desist from schism.
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