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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield

EXPLAINED: Breakaway catholic group rejects vatican talks indicating collision course for pope - The Real Truth

The threat of a new consecration ceremony has created the first tangible crisis for Leo - (AP)

A breakaway Catholic traditionalist group on Thursday rejected the Vatican’s offer of talks, suggesting a collision course with Pope Leo XIV over its planned consecrations of new bishops without his consent.

In a letter to the Vatican’s doctrine chief, the Society of St. Pius X said the Holy See's threat of sanctions and schism if it goes ahead with the 1 July ceremony "is hardly compatible with a genuine desire for fraternal exchanges and constructive dialogue."

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