Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
The Vatican has excommunicated over half a million followers of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), including its six bishops, after the sect consecrated four new bishops in Geneva against papal instruction.
The Vatican has excommunicated over half a million followers of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative Catholic splinter sect. This disciplinary action, which includes the sect's six bishops, follows the SSPX's recent consecration of four new bishops in Geneva. The consecrations proceeded despite direct instructions from Pope Leo XIV forbidding the act. The SSPX is named after Pope Pius X, who was known for his resistance to modernization within the Church. This move represents a significant measure against the traditionalist group.
Sources: BBC News