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Pope issues plea to breakaway traditionalist group to back off bishop consecrations
By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday issued a plea to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics to call off its plan to consecrate new bishops without his consent, describing the move as a schismatic act and a “sin of extreme gravity.”“I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!” Leo...
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Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Pope's appeal to the traditionalist group has significant implications for the Catholic community in Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area. Many local Catholics have family members or friends who prefer the traditional Latin Mass, and the tensions between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X may affect their relationships with the mainstream church. The fact that the current Pope has emphasized church unity and has worked to heal tensions with traditionalist Catholics suggests that he is aware of the potential fallout from this crisis. As the situation unfolds, local Catholics will be watching to see how the Vatican's stance on the consecrations affects the community, particularly in terms of potential divisions within parishes or between different Catholic groups in the area. The Pope's efforts to bring the SSPX back into the fold may also have implications for local Catholic institutions and their relationships with the Vatican.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday issued a plea to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics to call off its plan to consecrate new bishops without his consent, describing the move as a schismatic act and a “sin of extreme gravity.”“I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!” Leo...
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