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Hong Kong church-goers urged to avoid masses by breakaway Catholic group SSPX
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Hong Kong church-goers urged to avoid masses by breakaway Catholic group SSPX

Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised worshippers to avoid masses led by the breakaway Catholic group SSPX, which was excommunicated by the Vatican. The diocese cited concerns over the group's rejection of Vatican II teachings and their lack of communion with the Universal Catholic Church. A visiting priest from SSPX was reportedly leading Tridentine Latin masses in Hong Kong, prompting the diocese's warning. The Vatican formally declared SSPX members in schism with the Holy See after they consecrated bishops without papal approval. The diocese suggests alternative Tridentine rites through the officially recognized Tridentine Liturgy Community.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Hong Kong church-goers urged to avoid masses by breakaway Catholic group SSPX

Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised worshippers to avoid masses led by the breakaway Catholic group SSPX, which was excommunicated by the Vatican. The diocese cited concerns over the group's rejection of Vatican II teachings and their lack of communion with the Universal Catholic Church. A visiting priest from SSPX was reportedly leading Tridentine Latin masses in Hong Kong, prompting the diocese's warning. The Vatican formally declared SSPX members in schism with the Holy See after they consecrated bishops without papal approval. The diocese suggests alternative Tridentine rites through the officially recognized Tridentine Liturgy Community.

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