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San Antonio priest laicized, excommunicated after calling Popes Francis and Leo ‘usurpers’

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A priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio was found guilty of schism and removed from the clerical state and excommunicated. The priest had called Popes Francis and Leo 'usurpers'.

SourcesCatholic ReviewNational Catholic ReporterVida NuevaAmerica

4 sources Aug 18, 2026

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  1. Aug 18, 6:50 AM America San Antonio priest laicized, excommunicated after calling Popes Francis and Leo ‘usurpers’
  2. Aug 18, 8:08 AM Catholic Review San Antonio priest laicized, excommunicated after calling Popes Francis and Leo ‘usurpers’
  3. Aug 18, 9:25 AM National Catholic Reporter San Antonio priest laicized, excommunicated after calling Popes Francis and Leo 'usurpers'
  4. Aug 18, 9:49 AM Vida Nueva Sacerdote excomulgado tras calificar de “usurpadores” a los papas Francisco y León XIV

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