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Pope begs breakaway traditionalist group to back off plan to consecrate its own bishops
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Nicole Winfield, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this developing story are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the full text of the Pope's letter to the breakaway group.
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics is planning to consecrate new bishops without the consent of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope has expressed strong opposition to this plan, describing it as a schismatic act and a serious sin. The Pope has made a personal appeal to the group, urging them to reconsider their decision.
He has asked them to turn back from their plan, emphasizing the gravity of their intended actions. Further details on this developing story are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the full text of the Pope's letter to the breakaway group.
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Category: business Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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