Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism Thursday and excommunicated its bishops and priests. According to NPR, the action came after the traditionalist organization consecrated bishops without the Pope's permission. The move represents an escalation in the Church's longstanding dispute with the traditionalist faction.

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