The four episcopal consecrations of July 1st took place despite the appeal of Leo XIV. However, the SSPX asserts it does not wish to break with Rome—and Cardinal Fernández opens the door to dialogue. Canonical and theological analysis of a crisis entering a new phase.
49 min ago 2 4
Twenty-four hours before the episcopal ordinations of July 1st in Écône, the FSSPX dossier sees a triple development: Pagliarani asks for time, Leo XIV hardens his tone on the sacraments, and Viganò breaks ranks by accusing the Pope of manipulation.
18 h ago 13 8
On the eve of the episcopal consecrations of Écône, Cardinal Burke closes the canonical door: the SSPX cannot invoke the state of necessity in 2026. A declaration that will weigh on tomorrow's act.
yesterday 8 1
Il Giornale argues for the expansion of the Mass of Saint Pius V to ease the FSSPX crisis. Cardinal Bustillo emphasizes that this liturgy is not an attack on unity. Analysis by Abbé Grégoire Masson, two days before the consecrations of Écône.
yesterday 10 9
The Society of Saint Pius X ordained ten new priests during an ordination weekend held on June 27 and 29 in its seminaries in Zaitzkofen (Germany) and Écône (Switzerland). Tomorrow, July 1, episcopal consecrations are scheduled to take place in Écône. Meanwhile, Cardinal Müller calls on the Vatican to create a commission for those seeking full communion. Father Grégoire Masson analyzes this historic turning point.
Jun 29, 2026 10 6
The full text of Cardinal Müller's address at the consistory is public. On the eve of the unauthorized ordinations of the SSPX (July 1), Rome is sending multiple signals: revocation of a schismatic priest, pastoral reminder from Bishop Conley, imposition of the pallium. Father Grégoire Masson analyzes this day of the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
Jun 29, 2026 10 4
Three days before the episcopal consecrations announced by the SSPX, Cardinal Müller spoke at the consistory to formally distinguish the traditional Mass—legitimate—from the approach of the SSPX—a rupture. A major theological clarification, which calls on Rome to respond.
Jun 28, 2026 10 2
In four days, the SSPX could take the step that led Archbishop Lefebvre to the excommunications of 1988. Some observers invoke the Vatican's "flexibility"; canonical analysis, however, is unequivocal.
Jun 27, 2026 13 3
Five days before the consistory of June 30, leaders and theologians from Franciscan universities publish an open letter to the SSPX, echoing the call of the American Franciscan University: the unity of the Church is non-negotiable.
Jun 26, 2026 11 1
We had followed the canonical challenge to the threat of excommunication facing the faithful of the SSPX. The Fraternity has just transmitted a solemn profession of faith to the Pope and the cardinals, five days before the consistory of June 30.
Jun 25, 2026 10 1
As the countdown to July 1st approaches, a priest questions the legal validity of the excommunication threat issued by the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith against the faithful of the SSPX who attend their Masses.
Jun 25, 2026 8 1
A canon lawyer priest challenges the legal validity of the sentence wielded by the prefect of the DDF. A question that, if well-founded, would radically change the balance of power six days before July 1.
Jun 25, 2026 9 3
