SSPX
The Latest
Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere
Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson this week stated that Catholics have “no need” to attend Mass or receive sacraments from... Read more
Vatican announces apostolic visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Vatican announced it will carry out an apostolic visitation to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, whose priests celebrate... Read more
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
UPDATE: Carmelite nuns affiliate with Society of St. Pius X after yearlong feud with local bishop
After a string of controversies, a group of Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas, announced that they are associating with the... 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
Vatican archbishop: Traditional Latin Mass ‘experiment’ not successful in reconciling SSPX
Archbishop Roche discussed Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis custodes in a television interview. Read more
Twice-excommunicated bishop loses appeal of hate speech conviction
Richard Williamson has lost an appeal against his 2010 conviction for inciting hatred. His appeal was rejected January 31 by... Read more
Vatican transfers task of Ecclesia Dei to the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Saturday ending the pontifical commission Ecclesia Dei and creating an office within the Congregation... 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
Bishop Fellay: Offer of personal prelature under consideration
While divisions between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X still exist, representatives from both sides have said... Read more
Will Pope Francis mend ties with the SSPX?
Bishop Bernard Fellay, head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, has reportedly discussed several positive aspects of his... 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
