Pope vows to move forward if SSPX pursues illicit ordinations, urges unity despite schism risk

Pope Leo XIV said the traditionalist SSPX’s plan to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate would be a schismatic act and, while he is considering another appeal to keep them in communion, the decision to proceed rests with the SSPX; Vatican officials warned that without papal authorization the ordinations would breach Church law. The pope also voiced guarded optimism about a US-Iran accord meant to end the war and support reconstruction, and discussed his Spain visit, summer plans, and potential future trips to France, Peru and Mexico.