Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicates bishops
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-07-02 17:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Religion
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The Society of St. Pius X, which opposes modernizing reforms in the Catholic Church, went ahead with a ritual-filled ceremony at its seminary in Econe, Switzerland, despite a last-ditch appeal by Leo to call it off. (AP video: Jamey Keaten)
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