Sadness and joy as breakaway Catholic group nears schism

ÉCÔNE, Switzerland — The Society of Saint Pius X celebrated the ordination of new priests on Monday, just two days before it could could trigger a full schism with Rome by consecrating its own bishops. The ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group is on a collision course with the Vatican — and people have come from around the world to see it. “It’s extraordinary. It’s a long-awaited moment, a gift,” said Maria, the mother of Father Pelayo Muskett Bunge, an Argentine priest who had just been ordained. READ: Former nuncio to US says he faces schism charges from Vatican He and the four […]... Keep on reading: Sadness and joy as breakaway Catholic group nears schism