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5 July
Rebel Catholics continue to resist Vatican's efforts to reintegrate them into the mainstream Church.
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The Vatican has officially excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), marking a significant crisis within the Roman Catholic Church. This decision, announced on July 2, 2026, follows the bishops' actions of ordaining new clergy without the Pope's authorization, which the Vatican characterized as a "schismatic act." This excommunication is considered one of the most serious challenges to the Church's unity since the SSPX was first marginalized in 1988.
The six bishops affected by this decree include two bishops and four priests who were ordained in Switzerland. The Vatican has clarified that not only the bishops but also any lay members who "formally adhere" to the SSPX could face similar consequences. In total, around 600,000 followers of the SSPX may be impacted by this ruling, as they are being urged to reconsider their affiliation with the group in light of the excommunication.
The SSPX has a long history of tensions with the mainstream Catholic Church, primarily due to its rejection of key reforms established by the Second Vatican Council. The latest excommunications reflect ongoing disagreements within the Church, as many followers of the SSPX remain loyal despite the Vatican's appeals for reconciliation.
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