Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says
The Vatican has declared a schism with the ultra-conservative Society of St. Pius X, resulting in the excommunication of its bishops and priests.
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The Vatican declared a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group to be in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests. The group, identified as the Society of St.
Pius X, had been involved in a decades-old feud with the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo and the Vatican have officially declared a schism with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a breakaway traditionalist sect.
This action includes the excommunication of six bishops and various priests, including one ordained in Minnesota. Coverage from Reuters, NPR, and CBS News emphasizes that this move reopens a decades-old feud with the ultra-conservative society.
The Washington Post and WSJ further highlight the formal declaration of schism, while PBS and the Chicago Tribune report that the Vatican has issued warnings to the followers of these clerics. Future developments depend on the response of the SSPX followers and the status of the excommunicated members following these warnings.
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Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says Reuters · 91d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Which group is the Vatican in conflict with?
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), described as a breakaway traditionalist sect and ultra-conservative society.
Who has been excommunicated?
Six bishops and various priests, including a priest ordained in Minnesota.
What else did the Vatican do besides excommunicating members?
The Vatican declared a schism with the group and issued warnings to their followers.
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