What led to the largest Catholic schism in 156 years?
There has been a schism in the Catholic Church. In early July, Pope Leo excommunicated an ultra-conservative sect known as the Society of St. Pius X, after they ordained new bishops against his orders. It’s the largest break in the church in 156 years. With its members and followers, Leo has effectively kicked out 600,000 […]
The Catholic Church is experiencing its largest schism in 156 years following Pope Leo's excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X, an ultra-conservative sect that ordained new bishops against his orders. This move has effectively kicked out 600,000 Catholics from the church, reflecting the Pope's commitment to church unity amid a focus on the theme of unity during his pontificate.
Dr. Catherine Foisy of the University of Quebec in Montreal discusses the reasons behind Pope Leo's decision, its implications for the state of the Catholic Church, and how it illustrates his approach to the current geopolitical moment.
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