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Vatican confirms six SSPX bishops excommunicated

The doctrinal office issued a decree after the illicit consecrations of four new bishops

Luke Coppen
Jul 02, 2026
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The Vatican declared Thursday the excommunications of all six bishops of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X following the illicit episcopal consecration in Écône, Switzerland on July 1.

Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta consecrates four new SSPX bishops in Écône, Switzerland, on July 1, 2026. Screenshot from @SSPX YouTube channel.

The Dicastery for the Do…

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