Society of Saint Pius X consecrates four bishops despite Vatican opposition

The Society of Saint Pius X ordained four new bishops in Écône, Switzerland.

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The act is deemed schismatic by Rome, which did not approve it.

This consecration deepens the rift with the Vatican that began in 1988.

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