A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has taken a significant step by consecrating four bishops without the consent of Pope Leo XIV. This move was made in defiance of the Pope's authority and despite the risk of schism and excommunication.

The consecrations were celebrated with an ancient Latin Mass, an event that was marked by the tolling of bells in a mountain valley. The location of the event was Econe, Switzerland.

Further details about this development are available from KPRC 2 Houston, which has been following the story. Readers in Sugar Land, TX, can turn to the source for more information about the consecrations and their implications.