Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism after unauthorized bishop consecrations
Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican imposed excommunications and broader sanctions after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without papal approval.
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has formally declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism after the group consecrated four bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV. The Vatican also excommunicated the bishops involved and announced additional sanctions affecting the group’s clergy and members, marking one of the church’s strongest disciplinary actions in decades.