Traditionalist Catholics face a difficult choice after Vatican cuts off breakaway group

The Vatican has cut ties with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after it consecrated bishops without papal approval, leading to excommunications. Traditionalist Catholics affiliated with SSPX continue attending Mass and sacraments, despite Vatican warnings that these services are invalid. The society, which opposes Vatican II reforms, argues its mission to preserve traditional liturgy remains unchanged.