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The SSPX Again Says No to the Catholic Church

COMMENTARY: The Society’s answers will always be No, even when the Church first offers Yes. Numerous accounts of
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What is the SSPX? A look at the traditionalist Catholic group in schism with the Church

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with
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Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

Because the traditionalist group consecrated bishops without papal approval, the Vatican issued a decree on July 2 declaring
Cardinal Gerhard Müller, former prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks during an interview with EWTN News In Depth on June 19, 2026. | Credit: EWTN News In Depth

Cardinal Müller calls SSPX consecrations schismatic, defends the Latin Mass

The former Vatican doctrine chief likened the Society of St. Pius X to the ancient Donatist schism, days

Cardinal Zen urges Society of St. Pius X to trust Pope Leo

The 94-year-old Chinese prelate weighed in on the ongoing discussions between the Holy See and the Society of

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