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El Vaticano excomulga a grupo católico ultratradicionalista que desafió las advertencias del papa León XIV
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Cristóbal Lamb
El Vaticano anunció el jueves que los sacerdotes y miembros de un grupo católico disidente que ordenó a cuatro nuevos obispos desafiando los deseos del papa León XIV están en cisma y excomulgados.
La Sociedad de San Pío X, un grupo ultratradicionalista, siguió adelante con ...
Key takeaway La Sociedad de San Pío X, un grupo ultratradicionalista, siguió adelante con las ordenaciones el miércoles sin la aprobación papal y a pesar de los llamamientos de León XIV para que se revirtiera la decisión.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's sizable Catholic population will likely be watching this development with interest, given the city's strong religious roots. The excommunication of the bishops and members of the Society of St. Pius X may have implications for local Catholics who sympathize with the ultratraditionalist group's views. While the Vatican's decree may not directly affect the daily lives of El Paso's Catholics, it could lead to discussions and debates within the community about the role of tradition and authority in the Church. Local Catholic leaders may need to address questions and concerns from parishioners about the excommunication and its meaning, particularly if there are any members of the Society of St. Pius X present in the area. The city's Catholic community will be looking to its leaders for guidance on how to navigate this complex issue.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Cristóbal Lamb
El Vaticano anunció el jueves que los sacerdotes y miembros de un grupo católico disidente que ordenó a cuatro nuevos obispos desafiando los deseos del papa León XIV están en cisma y excomulgados.
La Sociedad de San Pío X, un grupo ultratradicionalista, siguió adelante con ...
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