Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has urged worshippers to avoid masses led by a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican after a priest from the fraternity was reported to be holding regular events in the city.The diocese’s call came about a month after the Vatican excommunicated followers of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) over the group’s decision to consecrate four new bishops against the direct instruction of Pope Leo XIV.In a statement on Monday, the diocese said the traditional Tridentine Latin mass had reportedly been celebrated for years at a rented venue in Hong Kong by a visiting priest who belonged to the group.
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MON · 2026-08-03 · 11:19 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0803-98624
NSR-2026-0803-98624News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial
Hong Kong church-goers urged to avoid masses by breakaway Catholic group SSPX
Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised worshippers to steer clear of masses conducted by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative Catholic group. This directive follows reports of an SSPX priest holding regular services in the city.
Leopold ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-03 · 11:19 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised worshippers to steer clear of masses conducted by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative Catholic group. This directive follows reports of an SSPX priest holding regular services in the city. The Vatican excommunicated SSPX followers approximately one month prior to the diocese's statement, due to the group's consecration of four new bishops against Pope Leo XIV's explicit instructions. The diocese stated that a visiting SSPX priest has reportedly been celebrating the traditional Tridentine Latin mass for years at a rented location in Hong Kong.
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The excommunication was due to the SSPX consecrating four new bishops against the Pope's instructions.
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The SSPX group was excommunicated by the Vatican.
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Hong Kong's Catholic diocese urged worshippers to avoid masses led by the breakaway SSPX group.
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A visiting SSPX priest has reportedly been celebrating the Tridentine Latin mass in Hong Kong for years.
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