Vatican Publicly Warns: Lefebvrist Ordination of Bishops without Papal Mandate Implies Schism and Excommunication

May 13, 2026 22:23

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Society of St. Pius X Photo: FSSPX

Analysis Opinion•Controversies•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump and Vance prolong the conflict with Leon XIV as Russia and Brazil join the controversy

In a third statement to the press, Trump falsely accused the Pope of agreeing that Iran should have nuclear weapons

Apr 16, 2026 08:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Controversies•Vatican Diplomacy

A diplomatic storm denied: Vatican and Washington push back against claims of Pentagon pressure on the Holy See

Despite the turbulence, both sides have moved quickly to reaffirm the stability of their relationship. U.S. officials have insisted that ties with the Holy See remain “strong and productive,” while Vatican representatives have emphasized the importance of continued dialogue

Apr 10, 2026 16:05

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Controversies•Local Church

Controversial Antwerp bishop expands on his idea of ordaining married men and shares his thoughts on women

Bonny proposes exploring new forms of ecclesial ministry for both men and women, particularly in light of unresolved debates about the role of women in ordained ministry

Apr 03, 2026 21:24

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Controversies•Dicasteries•Rome

Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Calls for Review of Celibacy

Scicluna acknowledged that his comments might sound «heretical» to some, as it is the first time he has publicly addressed the issue. The Archbishop, also an Secretary in the doctrinal office of the Vatican, raised the possibility of reviewing the celibacy requirement for priests.

Jan 08, 2024 00:37

ZENIT Staff

Controversies•Rome

Controversial unknown book by Cardinal Fernandez, Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith is made public

The book is in the news for two reasons: the first is the fact that, as happened with the controversial «manual» of the art of kissing (whose author is the same person), this new book did not appear in those officially collected by the Vatican website when the appointment of Cardinal Fernandez was announced; the second, because of the content that some have not hesitated to describe as pornographic.

Jan 08, 2024 00:35

ZENIT Staff

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Vatican Publicly Warns: Lefebvrist Ordination of Bishops without Papal Mandate Implies Schism and Excommunication

Courage, a Catholic-Orthodox ministry that supports gay people, has filed a complaint against the Vatican Synod for slander and defamation

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Trump and Vance prolong the conflict with Leon XIV as Russia and Brazil join the controversy

A diplomatic storm denied: Vatican and Washington push back against claims of Pentagon pressure on the Holy See

Controversial Antwerp bishop expands on his idea of ordaining married men and shares his thoughts on women

Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Calls for Review of Celibacy

Controversial unknown book by Cardinal Fernandez, Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith is made public