- The Vatican excommunicated leaders of the breakaway Society of St. Pius X after unauthorized bishop consecrations and warned Catholics to avoid its services.
- Despite the sanctions, SSPX churches are still holding the old Latin Mass, baptisms, camps and other activities, and many members say they’ll keep attending.
- Local bishops are urging worshippers to "come home" to diocesan parishes, but deep social ties and long-standing disputes make personal decisions complicated.
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