Summary
The Society of St. Pius X, led by Fr. Davide Pagliarani, Superior General, has rejected a proposal for theological dialogue from Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández regarding issues related to the Second Vatican Council and liturgical reform. This rejection came in response to a meeting held on February 12 at the Vatican, where the Cardinal proposed initiating such a dialogue with a “precise methodology” but warned that failing to do so would result in a break of ecclesial communion (schism). Fr. Pagliarani clarified that the Society does not accept the legitimacy of the liturgical rite resulting from the reform and stated they cannot support resuming dialogue at this time nor postponing episcopal ordinations scheduled for July 1, which he confirmed his organization would proceed with. The proposal was met with dissatisfaction as it did not align with the Society’s stance that the texts of the Second Vatican Council and liturgical reforms should not be questioned or altered.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Lefebvrians, Liturgical reform
