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Society of Saint Pius X to ordain bishops in defiance
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: The Society of Saint Pius X plans to appoint four bishops on July 1 in Econe, Switzerland, against Vatican opposition.
WHO: Society of Saint Pius X
WHAT: Plans a mass in Latin to ordain and appoint four bishops (two French, one American, one Swiss) in Econe
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 5:34 AM ET
WHERE: Econe, south-west Switzerland
WHY: The group is defying Pope Leo XIV by proceeding with the bishop appointments despite the Vatican rift.
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