The Vatican has declared the Society of St Pius X (SSPX) in schism after the group defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without papal approval. The Vatican's doctrinal office stated that the bishops and adherents are excommunicated and their sacraments illicit.
The Vatican declared priests and lay Catholics of the breakaway Society of St Pius X excommunicated for schism after they ordained bishops without Pope Leo XIV's approval. The group, which opposes Vatican II reforms, now celebrates sacraments illicitly.
Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) not to proceed with a planned bishop consecration, warning it could cause a schism and deprive faithful of sacraments. The SSPX, founded in opposition to Vatican II reforms, faces automatic excommunication if the act proceeds.
