Traditionalist Catholics face a difficult choice after Vatican cuts off breakaway group
Jul 17, 2026
UNDATED-AP- Churches affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X continue to offer the Latin Mass. It’s a routine act at an unusual time for the traditionalist breakaway group recently found in schism with the Catholic Church. The Vatican excommunicated its bishops and priests for consecrating bisho
ps without the pope’s consent. Diocesan bishops are urging Catholics not to attend SSPX services, but to worship at churches still fully aligned with the Vatican. SSPX sees itself as preserving tradition and has appealed the decree. Some members remain loyal, while others face a crisis of conscience. ...read more read less