Summary
In a response to an invitation from Vatican officials, the Piusbruderschaft—a Traditionalist Catholic organization—declined a dialogue proposal and reiterated their intention for new bishops’ consecrations on July 1st. The Piusbruderschaft leader, Davide Pagliarani, wrote a letter rejecting a Vatican’s offer of theological discussions and a future canonical status for the group. Despite previous consultations about initiating such talks with Piusbruderschaft members, including Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta and Christian Bouchacourt, officials have not approved new bishop consecrations as per canon law. The Piusbruderschaft is known for rejecting most reforms of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) in favor of traditional church practices. The group has more than 700 priests worldwide, predominantly in North America and France. In their letter to Cardinal Víctor Fernández, Pagliarani emphasized that they could not accept certain key conditions proposed by the Vatican, including a shift from July 1st consecration date. The Piusbruderschaft’s statement stressed unity in doctrinal discussions but criticized the approach of the dicasterium. They argued for traditional forms and historical perspectives on religious practices instead of recent canonical changes. The group expressed concern over potential sanctions and schism risks, stressing that they need immediate new bishop consecrations to preserve their tradition. Despite rejecting most Vatican reforms, Pagliarani’s group requested permission from Pope Francis to perform these consecrations themselves. The Piusbruderschaft emphasized the necessity of serving souls within traditional Catholic practices, highlighting their commitment to pastoral care despite disagreements with broader ecclesiastical decisions.
Key Topics
Piusbrüder, Vatikan, Bishop appointment
