IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss The Vatican had to act firmly here since those consecrations bypassed all required approvals and created a clear break in Church order. Rachel Meyers The Church must uphold its authority, and these bishops knew the rules against unauthorized ordinations before acting. Jared Kim The Church must enforce its rules on ordinations or risk losing all authority over doctrine and discipline. Nicole Hardy The Vatican had no choice but to excommunicate bishops who defied rules on ordinations. 
