Summary
In this article, there is a reported meeting between Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, head of the Doctrine of Faith Department, and Don Davide Pagliarani FSSPX, General Superior of the Society of St. Pius X. The Society plans to conduct new episcopal consecrations on July 1st without papal authorization. To lighten the mood, a satirical dialogue has been shared online in English translation. During the meeting, Cardinal Fernández questions Pagliarani’s compliance with canon law and his disobedience, while Pagliarani defends himself by emphasizing that he discerns God’s will through concrete situations rather than legal norms. He also argues against separation from the true Church, comparing different faith traditions to various languages leading to a common destination—God. The meeting aims to discuss modernism within the Catholic Church and ways to support it without resorting to “commercial” negotiations. Both participants stress their commitment to maintaining traditional Catholic teachings while acknowledging the importance of dialogue in seeking divine grace.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Bishop appointment, Modernism
