Excommunications and Crisis in the Catholic Church
July 4, 2026
The Vatican's decision to excommunicate six bishops from the Society of Saint Pius X marks a serious crisis in the Catholic Church, affecting geopolitical and conservative structures. The crisis began when the bishops ordained four new bishops without the Pope's approval. The excommunicated clergy are now considered schismatic, and believers joining the Society are cut off from the Catholic Church. This development highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the Church's reforms. The schism that began in the 1970s continues to impact the Church on a global scale.