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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 Pearland
The Pope's appeal to the traditionalist group has significant implications for the Catholic community in Pearland , where many residents identify as Catholic. The local Catholic population may be watching this development with interest, given the area's cultural and religious diversity. As the Pope navigates this crisis, his efforts to promote church unity will likely be scrutinized by local Catholics, some of whom may have ties to traditionalist groups or have friends and family who prefer the old Latin Mass. The fact that the Pope has worked to heal tensions with traditionalist Catholics since the start of his pontificate suggests that he is aware of the potential for division within the church, including in local communities like Pearland. The outcome of this situation may influence how local Catholics perceive the Pope's leadership and his ability to balance tradition and modernization within the church.
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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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