Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at 95

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Today, July 2, in response to the SSPX’s illicit ordinations of bishops, the Vatican announced that not only were the bishops involved in the ordination automatically excommunicated and in schism, but that any clergy of SSPX or lay members who “adhere” to the schism are also to b ...  Show more

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