WORLDJul 1 · 19:32 UTCLE MONDE (EN)

Ultraconservative Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops

The traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated five bishops in Econe, Switzerland, defying the Vatican. The event occurred on July 1, 2026, and included bishops from Switzerland, the US, and France.

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Society of Saint Pius XorganizationPascal SchreiberpersonMichael GoldadepersonMichel Poinsinet de SivrypersonMarc HanappierpersonAlfonso de GalarretapersonEconeplaceVaticanorganization

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