On July 1, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four bishops in Ecône despite repeated calls from Leo XIV. Canon 1382 applies. Rome must now respond.
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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 4
Eight days separate the Church from July 1st, the date on which the Society of Saint Pius X announced new unauthorized episcopal consecrations. Leo XIV issued a final solemn appeal. Father Grégoire Masson provides a theological and canonical overview of this decisive moment for tens of thousands of faithful attached to Tradition.
Jun 23, 2026 8 2
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.
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On June 30, 2026, just hours before the episcopal ordinations announced by the Society of Saint Pius X for the following day, Leo XIV addressed a personal letter to its Superior General. **"Turn back!"** – the tone is pleading, but the canonical position is that of Burke: there is no state of necessity.
yesterday 10 6
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 5
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.
Jun 29, 2026 10 11
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 10
The Dicastery for Divine Worship ruled on June 23, 2026: laypeople cannot preach during Mass. A decision that puts an end, "for a generation," to the standoff with the German Bishops' Conference—and serves as a reminder that liturgy is not negotiated in committee.
Jun 23, 2026 10 3
On June 16, Leo XIV stated that he was considering a "new appeal" to the Lefebvrists to ask them not to ordain bishops on July 1. An ordination without pontifical mandate would constitute a schismatic act under canon law. The window is closing.
Jun 23, 2026 7 3
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.
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Cardinal Camillo Ruini passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 95. Vicar General of Rome for seventeen years under John Paul II and Benedict XVI, and architect of the "progetto culturale," he leaves a decisive mark on the Church in Italy.
Jun 23, 2026 9 3
