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SSPX to Ordain Four Bishops July 1; Vatican Cites Schism

6/19/2026

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SSPX will consecrate four bishops on July 1 lacking papal approval.
The Vatican warned on May 13 that the ordinations would rupture with the Holy See.
Pope Leo XIV called the decision “choice,” warned of schism, and reported Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said the act is schismatic and punishable by excommunication.
SSPX leader Davide Pagliarani announced the plan in February and named Michael Goldade, Pascal Schreiber, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry and Marc Hanappier.

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SSPX will consecrate four bishops on July 1 lacking papal approval.
The Vatican warned on May 13 that the ordinations would rupture with the Holy See.
Pope Leo XIV called the decision “choice,” warned of schism, and reported Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said the act is schismatic and punishable by excommunication.
SSPX leader Davide Pagliarani announced the plan in February and named Michael Goldade, Pascal Schreiber, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry and Marc Hanappier.