# Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church

- Published: 2026-07-05T04:01:22Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T16:32:54Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/world/europe/schism-catholic-pope-society-pius-excommunication.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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The Vatican has excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel Catholic faction. Many of the priests’ followers have refused to renounce them.

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