On July 2, 2026, the Vatican announced that it has excommunicated bishops and priests associated with the Society of St. Pius X, a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the approval of the pope. The Vatican stated that this action signifies a formal break with the Catholic Church.
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Vatican Excommunicates Bishops and Priests from Society of St. Pius X
The Vatican has excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X, a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without papal consent. This decision marks a formal separation from the Catholic Church.
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