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Explainer: Society of St. Pius X and the Vatican Schism Declaration

Explainer: Society of St. Pius X and the Vatican Schism Declaration

Al Jazeera explains the Society of St. Pius X in the context of the Vatican declaring a ‘schism’ after bishops were ordained without Pope Leo XIV’s approval. The piece explores why excommunications were issued and what the decision means for the Catholic Church.

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What is the Society of St Pius X? Why Pope Leo excommunicated its members