[109181] The Vatican excommunicates a traditionalist Catholic group due to the ordination of bishops without the Pope's approval

The Vatican excommunicates a traditionalist Catholic group

The Vatican announced today, July 2, 2026, a dramatic step of excommunication against Catholic priests and believers belonging to the 'Society of St. Pius X' group. According to a report by Disclose.tv, which is identified with investigative journalism and rapid reporting, the group — defined as an "ultra-traditionalist right-wing" organization — acted against the instructions of the Holy See and ordained bishops without the approval of Pope Leo.

The decision was made after the church leadership determined that the group's actions constitute a "schism" (rupture) with the wider Catholic Church. Disclose.tv notes that the excommunication applies to both the clergy and the lay community that supports this faction.

A parallel report came from Eurointel+, a channel reporting on European affairs, which confirmed the details and emphasized that the move was taken following the ordination of bishops "without the Pope's approval." Reports in both channels emphasize the severity of the step taken by the Vatican in an attempt to impose authority over extremist traditionalist groups within the Catholic world.