business
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Odessa Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press, as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 2, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key points Further information on this development is available from Vatican City sources, which have reported on the details of the situation and the actions taken by the church. In a significant move, the Catholic Church has taken action against a traditionalist group.
In a significant move, the Catholic Church has taken action against a traditionalist group. This group had consecrated bishops without proper approval, leading to a formal break.
The consequences of this break are severe, with certain individuals facing exclusion from the church. Followers of this group are also at risk of facing harsh penalties.
Further information on this development is available from Vatican City sources, which have reported on the details of the situation and the actions taken by the church.
More business Today’s briefing Local events
Why this matters
Local business news drives decisions about where to shop, where to invest, and where to apply for jobs. The Odessa covers openings, closings, expansions, and economic shifts because each one ripples through the community.
About this story
As published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) . The Odessa surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: business Published: July 2, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? In a significant move, the Catholic Church has taken action against a traditionalist group. This group had consecrated bishops without proper approval, leading to a formal break. The consequences of…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) and curated for The Odessa readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar). To learn more about how The Odessa selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more business coverage from The Odessa, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More business →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
