business
Pope begs breakaway traditionalist group to back off plan to consecrate its own bishops
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Nicole Winfield, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Nicole Winfield, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 30, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key points Further details on this situation are available from KSAT 12, the local news source in San Antonio. A recent development in the Catholic Church has drawn attention.
A recent development in the Catholic Church has drawn attention. Pope Leo XIV has made a plea to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics.
The group is planning to consecrate new bishops without the Pope's consent, a move the Pope has condemned. He has described this action as a schismatic act and a serious sin.
Further details on this situation are available from KSAT 12, the local news source in San Antonio. The Pope's plea was made in a letter, in which he asked the group to reconsider their plan.
More business Today’s briefing Local events
Why this matters
Local business news drives decisions about where to shop, where to invest, and where to apply for jobs. Alamo Heights News covers openings, closings, expansions, and economic shifts because each one ripples through the community.
About this story
As published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News . Alamo Heights News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: business Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A recent development in the Catholic Church has drawn attention. Pope Leo XIV has made a plea to a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics. The group is planning to consecrate new bishops without…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 30, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News and curated for Alamo Heights News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Nicole Winfield, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News. To learn more about how Alamo Heights News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more business coverage from Alamo Heights News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More business →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
