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The Vatican has declared the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in formal schism, triggering immediate warnings for Catholic parishioners across the United States.
A 20-year-old theological dispute erupts into open schism as the Vatican declares the SSPX a breakaway faction
The Vatican has formally excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X following a declaration of schism within the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV has issued an urgent plea to a breakaway traditionalist group as they move forward with plans to ordain their own bishops.
Tensions mount between the Vatican and the Society of Saint Pius X as Pope Leo urges the group to halt plans for independent bishop consecrations.