Rupture in a church group (6)

I believe the answer is:

schism

(Other definitions for schism that I've seen before include "Deep division" , "Split (usually in church)" , "Belief-led division" , "Split or heresy" , "Split, rift" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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