Schism? Maybe, Maybe Not
I have no problem with the Catholic Church splintering into as many tiny groups as possible, but I don't see that happening here.
Boru
I have no problem with the Catholic Church splintering into as many tiny groups as possible, but I don't see that happening here.
Quote:The Society of Saint Pius X, a traditionalist Catholic community, plans to ordain its own bishops on Wednesday without Vatican approval, raising the risk of schism within the Church.
Quote:On Wednesday at 9:00 am, the new bishops are expected by organisers to be ordained in front of several thousand faithful.
The open-air ceremony, which is due to last several hours, will be held at Econe, the very spot where Lefebvre consecrated four bishops 38 years ago.
For the Vatican, consecrating a bishop without the Pope's approval is a direct act of insubordination.
Such a move, entails the automatic excommunication of the bishops involved and constitutes a "schismatic act".
Boru
‘I can’t be having with this.’ - Esmeralda Weatherwax
