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Pope begs breakaway traditionalist group to back off bishop consecrations
By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday begged a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics to call off its plan to consecrate new bishops without his consent, calling the move a schismatic act and a “sin of extreme gravity.”“I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!” Leo wrote in a lett...
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Why this matters in The Piney Point
The Pope's appeal to the traditionalist group has significant implications for the Catholic community in Piney Point Village and the broader Houston area. The local Catholic population, which has a sizable presence in the village, may be affected by the potential schism and excommunications. The consecration of new bishops without papal consent could lead to a divide among local Catholics, with some supporting the traditionalist group and others remaining loyal to the Vatican. This development may also impact local Catholic institutions and churches, potentially leading to tensions and conflicts within the community. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to watch how local Catholic leaders and parishioners respond to the Pope's appeal and the actions of the traditionalist group, and how this may shape the future of the Catholic Church in Piney Point Village and beyond. Local Catholics may be looking to their spiritual leaders for guidance and reassurance.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday begged a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics to call off its plan to consecrate new bishops without his consent, calling the move a schismatic act and a “sin of extreme gravity.”“I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!” Leo wrote in a lett...
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