The SSPX has formally asked the Vatican to overturn the decree that declared the group in schism.

Pope Leo XIV began a summer break on Sunday, capping a whirlwind finale to the first half of 2026 in which he emerged as a ...

Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops after unauthorized consecrations, declaring the traditionalist Catholic movement in schism.

The Vatican has responded aggressively to the ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X after it defied Pope Leo XIV and consecrated four bishops without his consent.

After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a ...

Pope Leo XIV issued an urgent plea to the Society of St. Pius X to halt bishop consecrations without Vatican approval, warning of excommunication.

The decision by Pope Leo XIV to excommunicate members of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is the latest twist in a long-running saga between the Vatican and this contentious traditionalist group. It ...

A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent. The Society of St.

The Vatican has clarified who is affected by Pope Leo's SSPX excommunications and how Catholics can return to full communion.

Pope Leo XIV has said SSPX bishops face excommunication if they proceed with unauthorized consecrations. Here's what happens next.

Pope Leo XIV has become a popular political figure, with his opposition to Trump's policies and his emphasis on Christian values of concern for the poor, refugees, and peace, resonating with voters ...