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The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated bishops without papal approval, declaring the group schismatic. It warned followers that attending SSPX Masses or adhering to its doctrines could result in excommunication, targeting thousands of supporters.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated new bishops without papal consent, declaring the group schismatic. The Vatican warned SSPX followers that adhering to the group could result in excommunication, reversing prior concessions to the traditionalist group.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) for consecrating bishops without papal consent, declaring the group schismatic. It warned SSPX followers that attending their Masses could result in excommunication, invalidating sacraments administered by SSPX priests.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) for consecrating bishops without papal approval, declaring the group schismatic. It warned SSPX followers that attending their Masses could result in excommunication, as the society defied Pope Leo XIV's request to avoid disrupting church unity.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicated its bishops, and invalidated sacraments after the group consecrated bishops without papal consent. The society, which opposes Vatican II reforms and celebrates the Latin Mass, faced harsh sanctions including excommunication of priests and warnings to its faithful.

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.

Traditionalist Catholics in Switzerland consecrated four bishops without Pope Leo XIV's consent, defying his warnings and resulting in automatic excommunications. The Society of St. Pius X justified the act as necessary to defend the Catholic faith, despite the schismatic break with the Holy See.

A Catholic traditionalist bishop in Switzerland consecrated bishops without papal consent, challenging Pope Leo XIV's authority. The event occurred in ECONE, Switzerland, as reported by AP.

Traditionalist Catholics with the Society of St. Pius X defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops during a Latin Mass in Econe, Switzerland, without papal approval. The group justified the act as a 'sacred duty' to preserve Catholic tradition, despite warnings of excommunication and schism.