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Decades after triggering a rift with the Vatican by consecrating bishops in 1988, the Society of Saint Pius X is doing it again on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

To boost its profile, we are told, Citadelle gave gifts of maple syrup to King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles de Gaulle and Pope Pius XII.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

On Saturday night, Ventura won the Southern Section Division 6 football championship with a 63-28 win over St. Pius X-St.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

The St Pius X College, Magherafelt, pupil was described by her school as being "a very popular pupil who was always smiling".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

The nun drew her pointer to the chart in front of the classroom where the line of popes connected the name of St. Peter to that of Pope Pius XII.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez