Excommunication of the Society of Saint Pius X: A Challenge for Pope Leo XIV in France
Pope Leo XIV's state visit to France is overshadowed by the recent excommunication of the Society of Saint Pius X, an ultra-conservative Catholic group active in the country. This Vatican decision revives an old dispute within the Catholic Church as the Society continues to attract many followers and manage an extensive network of schools.
Nadia El-Amrani
September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · source dated 2026-09-24
The Vatican recently excommunicated members of the Society of Saint Pius X, a dissident Catholic sect, thus reigniting an old conflict within the Catholic Church.
This decision comes ahead of the state visit of Pope Leo XIV to France, where the ultra-conservative group has a wide network of schools and has gained several thousand followers.
According to France 24, this split casts a shadow over the papal trip, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Vatican and this dissident faction.
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