https://freerepublic.com/tag/nojustschismatics/ en-us Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:48:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4387839/posts A Silent “Excommunication” of All Traditionalists?Tradition itself has been excommunicated according to the rule used against the SSPX.Many believe that the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) was excommunicated from the Catholic Church following the much-anticipated consecrations of four new bishops on July 1, 2026 without getting the Papal mandate.In fact, there is a large contention of pseudo-traditionalists and conservatives who are relishing in the false belief that the SSPX was excommunicated and yet still feel free to criticize aspects of Vatican II and the New Mass while virtuously claiming to be obedient sons of the Holy Father. Ironically, the... The Catholic Esquire https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4387839/posts#comment Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:48:30 GMT