Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A French bishop has barred the Society of St. Pius X from celebrating Mass, administering the sacraments, and leading public prayer at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

The decision comes amid renewed tensions between the SSPX and Church authorities — and just weeks before Pope Leo XIV’s scheduled visit to Lourdes.

Read more on Catholic Online News: https://catholiconline.news/catholic-church/sspx-banned-from-celebrating-mass-at-lourdes-ahead-of-pope-leo-xivs-visit/

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