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Threatened SSPX excommunications may be illegal

MEDIA RELEASE by the "International Una Voce Federation": The International Una Voce Federation which seeks to promote the traditions, particularly the liturgical traditions, of the Roman Catholic …More
MEDIA RELEASE by the "International Una Voce Federation":
The International Una Voce Federation which seeks to promote the traditions, particularly the liturgical traditions, of the Roman Catholic Church, within the official structures of the Church, today questioned the legality of a “notification” dated 14 October 2014 of the Roman See of Albano, Italy, claiming to ex-communicate those who receive the sacraments from, or attend religious services of, the Society of St Pius X (SSPX).
The Federation questions the legality of a notification in similar terms of Bishop Óscar Sarlinga of Zárate-Campana in Argentina, issued on 3 November 2014.
The Federation, which is a lay movement independent of any priestly or religious community, believes that preservation of doctrine, law and justice, as well as good pastoral practice, within the Church, is important.
The Federation believes that these “notifications” tend to imply that anyone who has ever attended services of the SSPX is not welcome …More