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Pope calls for halt to bishop appointments; ultraconservative faction rebels

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Pope Francis has called for a halt to the appointment of new bishops, triggering open rebellion from the ultraconservative wing of the Church, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Pope Francis has called for a suspension of new bishop appointments, a move that has sparked open defiance from the Church's ultraconservative faction. The call, reported in Israeli media, signals a deepening internal conflict within the Catholic hierarchy. No further details on the number of bishops affected or the Vatican's next steps are yet available. The development is significant for its potential to reshape Church governance and influence broader conservative-Catholic relations.

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