Society of Saint Pius X

Christianity

The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist Catholic organization founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. It includes priests and seminarians and is associated with chapels, schools, religious communities, and lay supporters worldwide. The society opposes several reforms associated with the Second Vatican Council and retains the Tridentine Mass and pre-Vatican II liturgical books in Latin. The Catholic Church considers it schismatic, while the SSPX disputes that position.

Founded: 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
Liturgy: Retains the Tridentine Mass and pre-Vatican II Latin liturgical books
Membership: More than 700 priests among 1,482 total members

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