Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments
The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism, excommunicating its bishops and invalidating its sacraments.
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The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X to be in schism and excommunicated its bishops and members.
This action followed the group's defiance of warnings from Pope Leo and resulted in the invalidation of sacraments.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Vatican has formally declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism.
This move includes the excommunication of the group's bishops and the invalidation of its sacraments. Coverage from AP News, CNN, DW.com, and The Guardian emphasizes that the group is a breakaway, ultra-conservative rebel organization.
CNN reports that the action follows the group's defiance of warnings issued by Pope Leo. Future developments center on the status of the group's members, as The Guardian reports that all members of the SSPX have been excommunicated.
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What is the SSPX?
The Society of St. Pius X is described in coverage as a breakaway, ultra-conservative Catholic group.
Why did the Vatican take this action?
According to CNN, the group was excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo.
What are the consequences of the declaration of schism?
The Vatican has excommunicated the group's bishops and members, while also invalidating the group's sacraments.
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