Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops

Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops

The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), an ultra-conservative Catholic organization, conducted a ceremony in the Swiss village of Ecône during which four bishops were consecrated without authorization from Pope Leo. The consecrations took place on Wednesday and were livestreamed, with attendees including members of various far-right political organizations. Under Catholic church law, the five bishops involved—including those performing and receiving…