Summary
On February 12, 2026, Fraternità Sacerdotale San Pio X’s Superior General, Don Davide Pagliarani, met with Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican Secretariat building. The meeting lasted approximately one and a half hours in an atmosphere that was both friendly and frank. During this encounter, Don Pagliarani presented the current situation and obligations of Fraternità Sacerdotale San Pio X to Cardinal Fernández. He explained the significance of his previous announcement regarding future consacrazioni episcopali within his order and their desire to serve souls and the Roman Catholic Church. Don Pagliarani also emphasized the spirit of charity with which Fraternità Sacerdotale San Pio X viewed these appointments, as well as their sincere intention to serve souls. He requested that ongoing decisions regarding consacrazioni episcopali be postponed while expressing his wish for future encounters with Pope Francis. In response, Cardinal Fernández proposed a specific theological dialogue approach aimed at delineating the canonical status of Fraternità Sacerdotale San Pio X and discussing different levels of adherence required by Vatican Council II documents and their interpretations. Don Pagliarani was expected to respond within days via direct communication with Cardinal Fernández and announcement to his faithful members.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Fraternity Pius X, Dialogue
