Society of Saint Pius X

Pope Leo says Church 'must move forward' if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations

Junno Arocho Esteves · June 17, 2026

Pope Leo XIV said that although he is considering a final appeal to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, the choice to splinter from the Catholic Church falls on them.

Doctrinal office says SSPX bishop consecrations constitute 'schismatic act' subject to excommunication

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 13, 2026

The planned consecration of new bishops by the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X would be considered "a schismatic act," the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office said.

Cardinals Müller, Sarah urge SSPX to submit to papal authority

Gina Christian · February 24, 2026

Two prominent Catholic cardinals have expressed their profound concern and sorrow over a recently announced decision by the Society of St. Pius X to ordain bishops this summer without papal approval.

SSPX rejects Vatican dialogue, plans to consecrate bishops without papal mandate

Courtney Mares · February 19, 2026

The Society of St. Pius X has rejected a Vatican offer of dialogue and said it will move forward with plans to ordain bishops without a papal mandate this summer.

SSPX controversy clouds Latin Mass debate

Jonathan Luxmoore · February 18, 2026

Supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have urged Catholics not to confuse their movement with the more controversial Society of St. Pius X, commonly referred to as SSPX, whose leaders currently risk excommunication by threatening to ordain their own bishops.

Cardinal Fernández proposes path of theological dialogue with SSPX toward full communion

Courtney Mares · February 12, 2026

The Vatican's doctrine chief proposed a path of theological dialogue with the Society of St. Pius X, the traditionalist Catholic group threatening to defy Rome by ordaining bishops without papal approval, during a meeting at the Vatican on Feb. 12.

Traditionalist Society to consecrate new bishops in July without papal mandate

Junno Arocho Esteves · February 4, 2026

The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X announced it will consecrate new bishops July 1 without papal approval after Vatican communication broke down, a move that could result in automatic excommunication similar to the 1988 consecrations by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.

Texas nuns in clash with Fort Worth bishop publicly affiliate with irregular traditionalist society

Maria Wiering · September 18, 2024

A Texas bishop is urging Catholics in his diocese not to participate in sacraments with, or financially support, a community of Discalced Carmelite nuns who recently announced a formal association with the Society of St. Pius X.