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SSPX Ordains Four Bishops in Ecône, Vatican Warns Excommunication

7/2/2026

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Four Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) priests were consecrated as bishops in Écône, Switzerland on July 1 2026, despite Pope Leo XIV’s appeal.
The Vatican warned that the ordination incurs latae sententiae excommunication for four bishops and two consecrating bishops.
15,000-17,000 faithful from 70 countries attended the five-hour Mass, celebrated in Latin.
SSPX said 600,000 members support the ordination, with Davide Pagliarani calling it an act of love for the Pope.

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Four Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) priests were consecrated as bishops in Écône, Switzerland on July 1 2026, despite Pope Leo XIV’s appeal.
The Vatican warned that the ordination incurs latae sententiae excommunication for four bishops and two consecrating bishops.
15,000-17,000 faithful from 70 countries attended the five-hour Mass, celebrated in Latin.
SSPX said 600,000 members support the ordination, with Davide Pagliarani calling it an act of love for the Pope.