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The Vatican has declared that the bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X have excommunicated themselves. The day after the episcopal consecrations in Écône, which saw Fr Pascal Schreiber, Fr Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, Fr Marc Hanappier and Fr Michael Goldade consecrated as bishops, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a decree stating: “Notwithstanding the admonitions addressed to the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, having performed a schismatic act by means of the episcopal consecration of four priests, without pontifical mandate and against the will of the Supreme Pontiff, has incurred ipso facto the penalties provided for in can. 1387 and can. 1364 §1 CIC 2021.” Signed by Cardinal Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Mons. Armando Matteo, Secretary for the Doctrinal Section, and Archbishop John J. Kennedy, Secretary for the Disciplinary Section, the statement continues: “It is therefore declared, for all legal effects, that the aforementioned Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, as well as Pascal Schreiber, Michael Goldade, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, and Marc Hanappier, have incurred ipso facto the penalty of latae sententiae excommunication reserved to the Apostolic See.” Read our full coverage at AdVaticanum.com Subscribe for more content like this.

Pope Leo XIV has made a final appeal, a day before the consecrations, to the Society of Saint Pius X not to proceed with its planned episcopal consecrations. The Pope’s letter, dated 29 June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, was published by the Vatican on 30 June, the eve of the consecrations due to take place at Écône, Switzerland. It was addressed to Fr Davide Pagliarani, the Superior General of the SSPX, and, through him, to the society’s bishops, priests, seminarians and faithful. It warned that the ceremony would constitute a “schismatic act” and urged the SSPX to “please turn back”. Writing “with a paternal heart”, Leo acknowledged the qualities he said had characterised many within the society, praising their “devotion to liturgical life, commitment to priestly formation, apostolic zeal and desire for fidelity to Tradition”. He added that these qualities had motivated the “attentive and generous attitude” consistently shown to the fraternity by his predecessors. Read the full story by AdVaticanum's Vatican Correspondent Niwa Limbu here: https://advaticanum.com/article/sspx-reacts-to-pope-leo-xivs-plea-to-halt-episcopal-consecrations/

The Vatican has declared that the bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X have excommunicated themselves. The day after the episcopal consecrations in Écône, which saw Fr Pascal Schreiber, Fr Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, Fr Marc Hanappier and Fr Michael Goldade consecrated as bishops, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a decree stating: “Notwithstanding the admonitions addressed to the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, having performed a schismatic act by means of the episcopal consecration of four priests, without pontifical mandate and against the will of the Supreme Pontiff, has incurred ipso facto the penalties provided for in can. 1387 and can. 1364 §1 CIC 2021.” Signed by Cardinal Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Mons. Armando Matteo, Secretary for the Doctrinal Section, and Archbishop John J. Kennedy, Secretary for the Disciplinary Section, the statement continues: “It is therefore declared, for all legal effects, that the aforementioned Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, as well as Pascal Schreiber, Michael Goldade, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, and Marc Hanappier, have incurred ipso facto the penalty of latae sententiae excommunication reserved to the Apostolic See.” Read our full coverage at AdVaticanum.com

Welcome to our live coverage from Écône, on the ground in Switzerland, covering the SSPX consecrations of 2026, led by AdVaticanum's Vatican Correspondent, Niwa Limbu. Read more of our coverage at AdVaticanum.com Subscribe to be notified every time we upload.

The Vatican has declared that the bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X have excommunicated themselves. The day after the episcopal consecrations in Écône, which saw Fr Pascal Schreiber, Fr Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, Fr Marc Hanappier and Fr Michael Goldade consecrated as bishops, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a decree stating: “Notwithstanding the admonitions addressed to the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, having performed a schismatic act by means of the episcopal consecration of four priests, without pontifical mandate and against the will of the Supreme Pontiff, has incurred ipso facto the penalties provided for in can. 1387 and can. 1364 §1 CIC 2021.” Signed by Cardinal Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Mons. Armando Matteo, Secretary for the Doctrinal Section, and Archbishop John J. Kennedy, Secretary for the Disciplinary Section. The decree goes beyond the excommunications declared in 1988 by stating that “clergy and lay faithful are admonished not to adhere to the schism of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, lest they incur ipso facto the penalty of latae sententiae excommunication.” Therefore, SSPX faithful also face the possibility of incurring excommunication declared by Rome. In this instance, the decree has been issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, whereas in 1988 the document was issued by the Congregation for Bishops. In the explanatory note that follows the decree, further questions are raised for SSPX faithful: “It is finally noted that the Holy People of God are informed that the sacred ministers of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X administer the sacraments and the sacrament of Penance illicitly, and that the marriages assisted by them are invalid.” Read our full coverage at AdVaticanum.com Subscribe for more content like this.

The day before the 1 July episcopal consecrations in Écône, newly ordained priest Fr Hernández celebrated his first Mass. AdVaticanum was present, alongside family, friends and SSPX faithful, who had gathered for the celebration. Read more at AdVaticanum.com

The Society of Saint Pius X has consecrated four bishops without papal mandate. The event, announced in February this year, has seen more than 15,000 pilgrims arrive in Écône, Switzerland, at the Society’s international seminary. Bishop Pascal Schreiber (Switzerland), Bishop Michael Goldade (USA), Bishop Michel Poinsinet (France) and Bishop Marc Hanappier (France) were consecrated in a ceremony lasting more than three hours. The decision to consecrate bishops is justified by the Society as a “grave necessity”. With just two of the four bishops consecrated by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1988 still alive, Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta and Bishop Bernard Fellay, the Society explains that “the two remaining bishops do not suffice for the task” and that “the SSPX must equip itself to continue its apostolate, thereby responding to the pastoral needs of the faithful”. Read all our coverage at AdVaticanum.com Subscribe for more content.

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Two England flags are tied to a lamppost on the way into Hindley on the A58, flying up each time a gust of wind passes by. On a Thursday afternoon, there’s a moody grey sky over Market Street, the town’s main high street, with locals popping in and out of the mix of cafes, shops, and pubs. It’s not yet rush hour, but Market Street is already heaving with traffic and noise. The town of Hindley, sandwiched between Wigan and Leigh, is part of the Makerfield constituency, in the borough of Wigan. A seat in Parliament is up for grabs here on June 18 in the Makerfield by-election, which is being watched closely around the country. The election was called after former Labour MP Josh Simons stepped down earlier this month to make way for Andy Burnham to potentially return to Parliament. Shot and Edited by Elliot Hartley Continue reading at Manchester Evening News: The 'forgotten' corner of Makerfield that has been 'left to rack and ruin' https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/forgotten-corner-makerfield-been-left-33991174 LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #uknews #ukpolitics #burnham

In the early hours of Wednesday the team of street artist Banksy installed a large sculpture in central London. Bearing the signature of the artist, the statue is of a suited figure walking off their podium while carrying a flag that covers their face. Waterloo Place, St James’s - where the statue was placed - is an area of many imperialistic statues, including Edward VII, Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War Memorial. In this video, people share their views on what they think the piece means. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Hannah Spencer becoming the constituency’s new MP. Labour was pushed into third place behind Reform UK, loosing their safe seat of nearly 100 years. The result will increase the pressure on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership after he blocked Andy Burnham from standing, which many believe could have resulted in a different outcome. In this video, residents react to the win from the Greens. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

A thousand residents took to the streets today to protest plans to house hundreds of migrants in a Sussex town's former army barracks. Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into the cadet camp as early as this month as part of a government plan to reduce the number of hotels it uses to house them. The plans come after home secretary Shabana Mahmood vowed to move asylum seekers from hotels into army barracks. Under the plans, up to 540 asylum seekers could be moved to the camp, on a three month rotation. They’d be limited to single males aged 18-65 and wouldn’t be detained in the camp, which has sparked concerns of undocumented migrants going into the town centre. All together, it’s expected to be more expensive than housing them in hotels, but some say the conditions of the camp could act as a deterrent to stop those making channel crossings. The Home Office say the plan is only temporary, and expect to have alternative accommodation up and running within a year. But for that period, youth cadets that use the centre have already been moved out. Crowborough Shield is a local group fighting legal battles with the Home Office, and has already raised around £90,000 in funding. The Home Office were set a deadline of Monday to provide more information on their plans to use the site. Some have criticised officials for leaving the decision until the last moment — limiting the time that local pressure group Crowborough Shield have to appeal. Around 1,000 people were estimated to have attended today’s protest, and it’s clear there is growing frustration over what residents see as a lack of transparency from the government — as well as uncertainty about how their community could be affected. The message here in Crowborough reflects a much wider national debate about immigration, accommodation for asylum seekers, and whether local voices are being heard in the process. --- 🎙️ As with all my videos, my aim is to remain impartial and let you, the viewer, make up your own mind on the issue. Please get in touch if you have any suggestions or story ideas. 🌍 My Website: www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me: info@undertheledge.com

The Unite the Kingdom (UTK) Christmas carol service promised to “put Christ back into Christmas.” It took place at the Trafalgar Square end of Whitehall amid a heavy Metropolitan Police presence and strict spatial separation from counter-protests. 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Context 1:26 - Bishop Ceirion Dewar Interview 2:20 - Tommy Robinson Interview 2:53 - Counter-Protest 3:09 - Revd Canon Phil Harris Interview 4:21 - Deborah Interview 5:10 - Final Thoughts This video was produced for the Catholic Herald, but wasn't actually bought by them. My aim with all of my work is to remain impartial, letting you, the audience, make up your mind on the given topic. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

Christian persecution in Nigeria is in the spotlight, after US President Donald Trump warned that the United States may take military action against Nigeria unless its government stops the killing of Christians by extremist groups. It’s estimated that around 3,000 Christians have been killed between January and August in 2025 in Nigeria, although these numbers are contested. The US president threatened to go into that “now disgraced country guns-a-blazing” and “immediately stop all aid and assistance” if the government “continues to allow the killing of Christians” by “Islamic terrorists”. He added that any US response would be “fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our cherished Christians”. Trump’s intervention follows weeks of pressure from conservative Christian groups urging him to classify Nigeria as a “country of particular concern”. Some analysts emphasise that the causes of persecution are often more complicated than just being religiously motivated, arguing that many incidents are linked to ethnic tensions, competition over land and water, and to other local disputes. While abductions of priests and pastors have increased, some suggest that profit is the primary motivator, rather than religion, since such individuals are high-value victims whose communities can quickly pay ransom. Nigeria’s leadership has swiftly contested Trump’s comments, with the country's president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting Nigeria “is a democracy with constitutional guarantees of religious liberty”. Although Nigeria is officially secular, it is closely split between Muslims (53 per cent) and Christians (45 per cent). In his statements, Trump has not made mention of any violence against Muslims who have also been targeted by extremist religious groups, including Boko Haram. The story of Nigerian catechist Tobias Yahaya and his near-fatal stabbing and return to ministry, which is captured in the video interview above, illustrates the human toll of such internicine communal violence. He highlighted his religion as the reason he was attacked, saying: “I can say [the man’s] attack on me is solely because of my faith, because he testified in the court … It is because he saw me as an influence … to [his] children and religion.” Asked if this reflected the broader issue of violence in the country, Tobias said: “The argument of whether it is religious or whatever it is, is not going to help matters.” On 19 November, Tobias received the “Courage to be a Christian Award” from Aid to the Church in Need at Southwark Cathedral, London. The day also marked the charity’s annual “Red Wednesday” initiative that illuminates buildings in red lights to raise international awareness of the persecution and discrimination of Christians around the world. -- This report was originally produced for the Catholic Herald, but was taken down from their YouTube channel as part of their 2025/26 rebrand. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

Elliot Hartley went to the Healthy City Design conference at the Lowry earlier this week and spoke to Salford Mayor Paul Dennett. #salford #manchester #pauldennett #libdems #healthycitydesignconference

Elliot Hartley went to the Salford Cenotaph to join those paying their respects on Remembrance Sunday. #salford #manchester #remembrance

Christianity is the most persecuted religion worldwide, with over 360 million Christians suffering persecution and discrimination. Aid to the Church in Need is a charity I've reported on: https://youtu.be/vn3Kk4q84lw?si=UOHQyVCSAgXe3vaT https://youtu.be/ph2u2hJYVH0?si=XSu86Va3iemOEqz5 https://youtu.be/1CXEddn6efg?si=UDe-W-DZEKFtLPO5 You can donate to them at: acnuk.org You can also donate to Opendoors, another charity focused on solving the issue, at: opendoorsuk.org Timestamps Intro 0:00-0:36 The Facts 0:36-1:27 Yemen 1:27-5:13 Boko Haram 5:13-7:21 Bishop Oliver Dome Dashe (Nigeria) 7:21-9:30 Margret Attah (Nigeria) 9:30-11:39 What can be done? Red Wednesday 11:39-13:56 Conclusion 13:56-14:17 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

Elliot Hartley and Holly Carter present Episode 1 of University House! Producers: Isabel Corbidge & Charlie Parkes Director: Isabel Corbidge Playout: Ben Formosa Sound & Technical Producer: Alfie Mulcahy

Last night, US President Donald Trump flew into London Stansted for his second state visit to the UK. Today, he arrived at Windsor Castle for a day of pomp and pageantry. He will watch a military procession, witness a Red Arrows flypast, and attend a state banquet. The trip has widely been seen as an act of diplomacy by Sir Keir Starmer, but it has not been without controversy, with costs expected to exceed at least £10 million. Four people have been arrested after images of Trump and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle, and many are turning out across the country to protest against the visit. In this video, I'm on the ground at St Peter’s Square in Manchester to speak to some of these protesters. -- Please contact to purchase footage. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

17 people, including pedestrians, passengers, and a driver have been injured, with 15 in hospital, after a bus mounted the side of the pavement opposite Victoria Station, in London today. There were no life-threatening injuries reported after the collision which happened at around 8.20am. Eyewitnesses reported that the bus was moving at high speed when it crashed into a barrier. Maintenance workers who were behind the barriers told of how the bus driver crawled out the front covered in blood, and how they were trying to help everyone out of the bus. They explained if the barrier wasn’t there, they probably wouldn’t have escaped injury, and that it was a miracle no one was killed. This isn’t the first time a bus has crashed in the vicinity of Victoria. Last January, Catherine Finnegan, 56, died after she was hit by a double-decker bus next to the station, and Melissa Burr, 32, died in August 2021 after a bus driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator pedal rather than the brake. There have been no arrests, but police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. — Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1605/4Sept. --- 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

Tell a friend you’re heading to Lourdes on pilgrimage, and you’ll likely hear a quip, anecdote or knowing comment about miracles. Since Bernadette’s apparitions in 1858, however, officially recognised miracles have been remarkably rare, especially when set against the millions who journey each year to the French Pyrenean town. While many return spiritually renewed – a miracle of its own – the Lourdes Medical Bureau focuses on cases of physical healing. Each year, hundreds of pilgrims report extraordinary improvements in health, but only a fraction meet the stringent criteria for further investigation. The process is exhaustive: a seven-step process must be satisfied before any cure is declared miraculous, with the bar set deliberately high. To date, only 72 cases have been officially recognised. That’s why, when Dr Alessandro de Franciscis, president of the Lourdes Medical Bureau, invited me to hear the testimony of the latest addition to the list, Antonia Raco, I was intrigued, if also, I can't deny, somewhat sceptical. This film tells Antonia’s story: her diagnosis with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) in 2006 and her sudden recovery during pilgrimage in 2009. She tells her moving testimony of instantaneous recovery and the 15-year journey that followed before her healing was finally confirmed as the 72nd miracle of Lourdes. -- This documentary was originally produced for the Catholic Herald, but was taken down from their YouTube channel as part of their 2025/26 rebrand. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

I attended a pro-Palestine demonstration in Central London on Saturday to talk to people about their thoughts on the proscription. The Met Police said 55 people were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences for displaying placards in support of Palestine Action, at the largest of the demonstrations in Westminster. The government proscribed the group earlier this month under the Terrorism Act of 2000, making membership of or support for the group a criminal offence, following a break-in at an RAF base. Across the country, protesters held placards with the words: "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." In London, arrests were made near the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square, where as many as 20 police vans attended. Officers moved in swiftly to arrest those holding the placards, many of whom appeared to be over the age of 60. Thumbnail: PA Media Palestine Action arrests footage: The Mirror Everything else is shot and edited by me. My aim is to remain impartial, letting you make up your mind on the issues addressed in the report. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

Just outside Uckfield, in East Sussex is Hamilton Palace, often named "The Devil's Palace", because of the person that owns it. Nicholas Adolf Von Hessen, more commonly known as Nicholas Van Hoogstraten, is the landlord that owns this abandoned £40 Million Project larger than Buckingham Palace. In this video we explore the backstory behind the man, and get an exclusive look at the property. Learn more on the blog post: bit.ly/3SOvE2X If you have any further information regarding Hoogstraten's whereabouts, please send me an email. Do you have a story you think should be covered? EMail Me. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Questions? Email Me - info@undertheledge.com 0:00 Intro 0:32 Early Life 2:53 The Cantor 3:31 Hamilton Palace 5:49 Mr Raja 7:06 The Future 7:44 Outro

Medjugorje and Lourdes. Two vicinities shrouded in mystery and wonder, where hundreds of thousands of pilgrims, tourists and sceptics visit each year. In both locations there have been reports of the Virgin Mary appearing. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com

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Over 80,000 marched in London today calling for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The demonstrations were in response to the war in Gaza that has killed over 30,000 people. --- This video was produced in one day. A massive thank you for Johann Hauenschild for helping with the shoot. 🌍 My website - www.undertheledge.com 📧 Email Me - info@Undertheledge.com