Controversial bishops ordained despite papal warning
Thousands gathered in a Swiss village for the ordination of four new Catholic bishops from the Society of Saint Pius X, an act that defied Pope Leo XIV's direct appeal and his warning of a "schism." The newly consecrated bishops are from the United States, Switzerland, and France
Four new Catholic bishops were ordained in a Swiss village, an event attended by thousands despite an appeal from Pope Leo XIV. The newly consecrated bishops, one from the United States, one from Switzerland, and two from France, are members of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), also known as Lefebvristes after its founder Marcel Lefebvre. Pope Leo XIV had previously warned of a potential "schism" within the Catholic Church concerning such ordinations. The SSPX is considered a controversial group within the Church. Sources: BBC News