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San Antonio priest laicized, excommunicated after calling Popes Francis and Leo 'usurpers'
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual referred to Popes Francis and Leo as "usurpers". Further details about this situation are available from the National Catholic Reporter.
A priest has been laicized and excommunicated due to statements made about certain popes. The individual referred to Popes Francis and Leo as "usurpers".
Further details about this situation are available from the National Catholic Reporter. The reporter provides information on the priest's actions and the resulting consequences.
The priest's statements led to severe repercussions, including laicization and excommunication. For more information on this incident, readers can consult the National Catholic Reporter.
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Category: Local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: National Catholic Reporter Reading time: 1 min
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