7 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
The Vatican has issued excommunications for priests and churches linked to the SSPX following a declaration of formal schism.
The Vatican has declared the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to be in formal schism, excommunicating its bishops.
A Minnesota priest's excommunication by Pope Leo has sparked debate and analysis within the Catholic community.
Pope Leo's excommunications of the Society of St. Pius X have sparked global coverage and debate.
The Vatican has declared a schism with a traditionalist Catholic group, excommunicating its bishops and followers.
A traditionalist Catholic group has defied the pope by consecrating new bishops, raising concerns of a schism.
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is escalating its defiance of Pope Leo XIV, risking excommunication over traditionalist doctrines.