Marcel Lefebvre
Marcel Lefebvre was the founder of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), which he established as a response to the changes introduced by the Second Vatican Council. He was excommunicated in 1988 for ordaining bishops without the Vatican's consent, a legacy that continues to influence SSPX's current actions.
Born on Nov 29, 1905 (120 years old)
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Switzerland:
Marcel Lefebvre founded the Society of St. Pius X in 1970, which has caused unrest in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre was excommunicated in 1988 by Pope John Paul II.
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