schism
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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
A schism between Prince Harry and Prince William looks irreconcilable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
"This is a schism, even if they don't want to say that," Diarmaid MacCulloch, Emeritus Professor of the History of the Church at the University of Oxford in England, told the BBC.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Bruce thought the cave was worth at least five million, but his Realtor offered a reality check. schism.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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