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SSPX

If the SSPX consecrations happen, who exactly is excommunicated?

After a strong statement from the DDF, who does it actually impact?

The Pillar
May 13, 2026
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The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith reiterated Wednesday that if the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X carries out plans to illicitly consecrate bishops in July, those involved will commit an act of schism and be subject to the canonical penalty of excommunication.

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández attends the consistory for the creation of 21 …

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