Pope excommunicates four traditionalist bishops to defend Vatican II Council

The Vatican excommunicated four bishops opposed to Vatican II Council reforms.

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This rare decision aims to reaffirm Pope Leo XIV's doctrinal authority.

The traditionalists belong to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X.

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