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At its AGM, the Latin Mass Society reiterates its historic stance: it will not support the Society of St Pius X or its planned July 1 episcopal consecrations, arguing the LMS must remain within the Church and not be absorbed by the official ecclesial establishment, a delicate but fruitful position for its work.
Ahead of an extraordinary Vatican consistory (June 26-27) and planned July 1 episcopal consecrations without papal approval, the Society of Saint Pius X issued an open letter and a 154-point declaration affirming traditional Catholic teachings. The Vatican has warned that such unapproved consecrations would be schismatic, while Pope Leo XIV urged dialogue and communion within the Church as the SSPX maintains its traditional stance.
Pope Francis commented on SSPX's announced episcopal consecrations, suggesting the Vatican may offer one more appeal for unity but acknowledging the parties’ choice and warning that canonical penalties, including excommunication, could follow if the path to reconciliation fails, signaling a continued impasse and potential schism.
Bishop Joseph Strickland argues that the SSPX’s plan to consecrate new bishops should be read as an attempt at apostolic continuity in a time of perceived crisis, not rebellion, emphasizing the need to preserve the traditional faith and sacraments even amid tensions with Rome and his own removal from pastoral duties in 2023.
Fr. Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X, explains additional details on planned episcopal consecrations in an SSPX News interview, recounts outreach to the Holy See, argues the move is a necessary response to doctrinal and pastoral crises, defends Traditional Catholic practice, and expresses hope for papal dialogue while preparing to act if not approved.
Following Cardinal Fernández's proposal to proceed with episcopal consecrations, the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X agreed to a meeting in Rome on February 12, 2026, and urged the Society's members and faithful to pray for a favorable outcome.
The Society of Saint Pius X announced it will proceed with new episcopal consecrations on July 1, entrusted to its bishops, citing urgent pastoral needs and a lack of satisfactory response from the Holy See in ongoing talks; the move follows months of negotiation with Rome and signals increasing pressure over episcopal succession and the Society's future relationship with the Vatican.