schism
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The Vatican declared a formal schism with the Society of St. Pius X, excommunicating its bishops and priests for consecrating four bishops without papal consent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
As in 1988, the society's future bishops will be consecrated without assigned jurisdiction from Rome, in a situation the group claims precludes any schism or excommunication -- though the Vatican views the matter differently.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The scientists watching this schism aren’t sure why things became so belligerent.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Some voters told the BBC they hoped that backing Fuller would avoid another Greene-like schism with the president.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The schism over slavery finally cracked the country wide open.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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