Vatican issues ultimatum to breakaway group on the brink of schism

Fernández offered a new round of theological talks to regularize the SSPX's status, but only if it calls off the planned ceremony - (AP)

The Vatican has warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group that it risks going into schism if it goes ahead with plans to consecrate new bishops without papal consent.

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, head of the Vatican’s doctrine office, issued the warning during a meeting Thursday with the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X, the Rev. Davide Pagliarani, the Vatican said.