Society of St. Pius X
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What is the SSPX? A look at the controversial traditionalist Catholic group
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic... Read more
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said. Read more
Bishops of Panama: Catholics must not attend SSPX Masses
The Panamanian Bishops’ Conference has published a communiqué stating that Catholics should not attend services of the Priestly Fraternity of... Read more
Archdiocese in Mexico warns against attending SSPX Mass in newly built church
The Archdiocese of Puebla in Mexico warned the faithful about the Lefebvrist “schismatic movement” of the Fraternity of St. Pius... Read more
SSPX accused of intimidating would-be whistleblowers amid abuse investigation
After an official with the Society of St. Pius X told priests and staff they should speak with criminal investigators... Read more
Kansas investigating sexual abuse claims in breakaway Society of St. Pius X
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is under investigation in Kansas, amid allegations that members of the group perpetrated... Read more
Doctrine remains problem in relations, SSPX affirms after Vatican meeting
After a meeting between the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X and the prefect of the Congregation... Read more
New superior general elected by SSPX
On Wednesday the general chapter of the Society of Saint Pius X, a canonically irregular priestly society, elected Fr. Davide... Read more
SSPX bishop signs letter claiming Pope Francis enables error
A letter presenting itself as a filial correction of Pope Francis for reputed errors and heresies has been signed by... Read more
Pope Francis creates path for SSPX priests to celebrate marriages validly
On Tuesday Pope Francis approved a way for priests of the Society of St. Pius X to witness marriages validly,... Read more
SSPX clarifies: Canonical recognition not its primary concern
After indications of progress toward reconciliation earlier this year, the head of the Society of St. Pius X stated Wednesday... Read more
Could reconciliation with the SSPX arrive with ease?
Pope Francis may soon offer the Society of Saint Pius X regular canonical status within the Church, without requiring the... Read more
Pope Francis meets with SSPX superior general
Both the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X have confirmed that this weekend Pope Francis met with the... Read more
Are dialogue and reconciliation with the SSPX part of the Jubilee for Mercy?
Pope Francis' decision that during the Jubilee Year of Mercy the faithful can receive absolution from priests of the Society... Read more
Vatican, SSPX officials resume meetings on doctrinal issues
Officials of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith met with representatives of the Society of St. Pius X... Read more
Archbishop Pozzo returns to Ecclesia Dei office
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Guido Pozzo as secretary of Ecclesia Dei, the curial office charged with reconciling the ultra-traditionalist... Read more
Traditionalists indicate definitive break with Catholic Church
On the 25th anniversary of the illicit ordination of four bishops by traditionalist Bishop Marcel Lefebvre, the Society of Saint... Read more
New Pope will handle Pius X Society decision
The effort to reach an agreement between the Church and the Society of St. Pius X will be passed on... Read more
In letter to SSPX, Vatican archbishop appeals for unity
Archbishop Augustine Di Noia, one of the Roman officials involved in discussions with the Society of St. Pius X, wrote... Read more
Cardinal: If Lefebvre had seen proper Mass, he may not have split
According to a Spanish cardinal, the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X once said that if the... Read more
