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

NPR 1 min read 13 hours ago

The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
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