Catholic Group Consecrates 4 Bishops, Risking Break With Vatican

The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X went ahead with the ceremony, even after the Vatican warned it would result in the bishops’ excommunication.

• Society of St. Pius X proceeded with bishop consecration ceremony despite Vatican warning
• Vatican had declared the action would result in the bishops' excommunication
• The incident reflects escalating conflict within the Catholic Church over authority and tradition