Lefebvre's group, the SSPX, initially had permission from whom?
The Pope
Local bishop
UNESCO
The French President
Answer
The SSPX was granted permission by local bishops to celebrate the Tridentine Mass and administer sacraments. However, they were later excommunicated by Pope John Paul II for refusing to accept the authority of the Second Vatican Council.
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