SSPX Consecrates Four Bishops Without Pope Leo's Approval | EWTN News Nightly

In defiance of Rome, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland, without a papal mandate from Pope Leo. Under canon law, such an act carries automatic excommunication. Dr. Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial director of EWTN News, joins to share more about what Church law says about this, how Pope Leo XIV has handled this situation, and how Catholics should respond. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn Thumbnail Photo: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP/Getty) ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Host Veronica Dudo, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-ne... ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook:   / ewtnnewsnightly   Twitter:   / ewtnnewsnightly   Instagram:   / ewtnnewsnightly   ------------- Subscribe to EWTN News YouTube channel here:    / @ewtnnews   ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf