In battle with Pope Leo, a Kansas church sides with breakaway Catholic sect

A Kansas church has chosen to ally with the Society of St. Pius X, a breakaway Catholic sect that recently faced excommunication from the Vatican. This traditionalist group opposes modern Catholic reforms and has found a supportive congregation in Kansas, defying Pope Leo's directives. This move highlights ongoing tensions within the Catholic Church over traditional versus progressive interpretations of doctrine. The defiance of these groups could signal a broader schism, impacting the church's unity and the way it addresses internal conflicts.