The Vatican has excommunicated the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining bishops without Pope Leo's consent, creating a schism. The decision also invalidates sacraments performed by SSPX priests and reverses previous concessions.
An ultra-conservative Catholic group, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), defied Pope Leo by ordaining four bishops in Switzerland without his consent, leading to automatic excommunication. This act, declared a "sacred duty" by the SSPX, risks a schism and poses a significant challenge to Pope Leo's leadership, who had prioritized church unity.
Pope Leo has urged the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to abandon plans to ordain four bishops without Vatican approval, calling it a "sin of extreme gravity." The SSPX, which rejects Vatican II reforms, plans to proceed, risking schism and excommunication.
