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Holy See Declares SSPX Schism, Excommunicates Bishops, Priests, Nullifies Sacraments

7/3/2026

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The Holy See declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops, priests and lay members.
Pope Leo XIV sent a June 29 letter to SSPX superior Rev. Davide Pagliarani urging a halt to the ordinations.
He called the ordinations a sin of extreme gravity.
The decree invalidated SSPX priests’ sacraments, including confession and marriage, reversing concessions from Pope Benedict XVI (2009) and Pope Francis (2015-2017).

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The Holy See declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops, priests and lay members.
Pope Leo XIV sent a June 29 letter to SSPX superior Rev. Davide Pagliarani urging a halt to the ordinations.
He called the ordinations a sin of extreme gravity.
The decree invalidated SSPX priests’ sacraments, including confession and marriage, reversing concessions from Pope Benedict XVI (2009) and Pope Francis (2015-2017).