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Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo

The Vatican formally excommunicates the Society of St Pius X after unauthorized consecrations spark a new schism.

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The brief

The Vatican announced that bishops and priests of the Society of St Pius X have been excommunicated after they were consecrated without the Pope’s consent. Coverage from PennLive.com, The Washington Post, The Week, the National Catholic Register and The Guardian all report the formal notification of excommunication and describe the group as an ultra‑conservative, traditionalist sect that has created a schism within the Church.

Future reporting will likely follow any response from SSPX leadership and any further disciplinary steps the Holy See may take, according to the scope of the current announcements.

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Quick answers

Which group was excommunicated by the Vatican?

All bishops and priests of the Society of St Pius X were formally excommunicated.

What triggered the excommunications?

The consecrations were performed without the Pope’s consent, prompting the Vatican’s action.

Which news outlets covered the excommunication?

PennLive.com, The Washington Post, The Week, the National Catholic Register and The Guardian reported the story.

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Society of St Pius X Vatican excommunication traditionalist Catholic Pope

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