The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its members after the group ordained four bishops without Pope Leo's approval. This follows a history of tension over SSPX's rejection of Vatican II reforms.
The Vatican excommunicated priests and lay Catholics of the Swiss-based Society of St Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining bishops without papal approval, declaring them in schism. The decree also invalidated SSPX sacraments, reversing previous concessions by Popes Francis and Benedict XVI.
The Society of St Pius X (SSPX), a far-right Catholic sect, plans to ordain its own bishops on July 1st, risking excommunication and schism with the Vatican. Pope Leo has appealed against the move, which stems from fundamental disagreements over Vatican II reforms.
