Summary
Bishop Marian Eleganti, a high-ranking Catholic cleric, criticized in his guest commentary for kath.net the planned elevation of bishops by the Pius X Priests’ Brotherhood (FSSPX). The bishop argued that this move constitutes a schismatic act since it bypasses Papal approval and contradicts the universal jurisdiction over the entire Church held by the Pope. Eleganti, who has consistently opposed the idea of multiple churches within one, emphasized that only one Catholic church exists: the Holy, Apostolic and Roman Catholic Universal Church founded by Jesus Christ on Peter as the rock. He called for a hierarchical structure based solely on the canonical obedience to the current pope, which would exclude any other church claiming legitimacy. Eleganti’s critique came shortly after information emerged about plans for the elevation of additional bishops on July 1, 2026, by FSSPX without Papal approval.
Key Topics
Pius X Bruderschaft, Schisma, Pope Leo XIV
