What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV

The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X is defying Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent

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The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X is defying Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent

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According to ABC News, What to know about the breakaway traditionalist Catholics defying Pope Leo XIV reports that The ultratraditionalist Society of St. Pius X is defying Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent

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