Summary
The Vatican continues its dialogue with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) regarding their plan to consecrate bishops without Holy See approval, aiming to avoid a rift or unilateral decisions. The SSPX, currently in an “institutional irregularity” state with Rome, announced on Monday that they will consecrate new bishops on July 1. This move comes after the liturgical reform and doctrinal differences following the Second Vatican Council. Matteo Bruni, the Vatican spokesman, stated that contacts are ongoing to prevent such issues from escalating further. Abbé Claude Barthe, a French diocesan priest now teaching at Christ the King Sovereign Priest’s international seminary, called for prudence in this situation, emphasizing it as part of broader issues stemming from previous Church reforms.
Key Topics
Vatican City, SSPX, Second Vatican Council
