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The Vatican formally declared the Society of St Pius X in schism after its leaders consecrated four bishops without papal approval, triggering automatic excommunications and restricting their participation in sacraments; the move highlights decades of tension over Vatican II reforms and the SSPX's commitment to traditional practice, following earlier excommunications lifted in 2009 without full reconciliation.
Four priests from the Society of Saint Pius X were ordained as bishops in Écône, Switzerland, despite Pope Leo XIV’s last-minute appeal, drawing thousands and signaling a potential new schism within the Catholic Church as the Vatican questions their legitimacy.
The Society of Saint Pius X has unveiled an official website for the July 1, 2026 episcopal consecrations at the Écône meadow—the site of the 1988 Lefebvre consecrations. About 15,000 faithful and 1,300 priests and religious are expected; registration is mandatory for attendees June 29–July 2, 2026, with separate forms for individuals, priests, religious, and groups, and accreditation required for journalists. The site provides travel and accommodation options, a detailed liturgical program, and an official Telegram channel. For those unable to attend, livestreams on SSPX YouTube channels will offer multilingual commentary (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish).