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El papa León XIV se enfrenta a la primera gran crisis de su pontificado, provocada por un grupo católico rebelde
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Christopher Lamb, CNN
El papa León XIV hizo un llamamiento a un grupo rebelde de católicos tradicionalistas que planean ordenar obispos sin su aprobación, advirtiendo que cometerán un “pecado de extrema gravedad” si siguen adelante.
A poco más de un año de haber asumido el cargo, León XIV...
Key takeaway Las ordenaciones, según les indicó el papa, constituirían un acto “cismático”.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's Catholic community is likely watching the developments between Pope León XIV and the Fraternidad de San Pío X with great interest, given the city's strong Catholic roots. The Fraternidad's plans to ordain bishops without papal approval may resonate with some local traditionalist Catholics who have concerns about the Church's modernization efforts. However, the potential excommunication of the new bishops could also lead to divisions within El Paso's Catholic community, highlighting the complexities of maintaining unity in the face of differing ideologies. As the situation unfolds, local Catholics may be looking to their parish leaders and the El Paso Catholic Diocese for guidance on how to navigate these tensions and maintain a sense of unity and communion with the broader Church. The city's Catholic institutions and leaders will likely play a crucial role in shaping the local response to this global Catholic issue.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Christopher Lamb, CNN
El papa León XIV hizo un llamamiento a un grupo rebelde de católicos tradicionalistas que planean ordenar obispos sin su aprobación, advirtiendo que cometerán un “pecado de extrema gravedad” si siguen adelante.
A poco más de un año de haber asumido el cargo, León XIV...
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