Vatican Excommunicates Society of St. Pius X, in First Major Crisis for Pope Leo

The New York Times | July 2, 2026, 9:10 a.m. | Original
The move against the Society of St. Pius X followed its decision to defy Pope Leo XIV by consecrating new bishops against his wishes.
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