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Pope issues last-ditch appeal, 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 Tomball News
The Pope's appeal to the traditionalist group has significant implications for the Catholic community in Tomball , where many residents value their faith and its traditions. The local Catholic churches in the area have a diverse congregation, with some members likely to be affected by the potential schism. The fact that the Pope has stressed the need for church unity since the start of his pontificate suggests that he is aware of the potential repercussions of this crisis on local communities like Tomball. The consecration of new bishops without papal consent could lead to a rift within the local Catholic community, with some members potentially being drawn to the traditionalist group's stance. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to watch how local Catholic leaders in Tomball respond to the Pope's appeal and the potential consequences of the consecrations. This could have a lasting impact on the cohesion of the local Catholic community.
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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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