Tag Archives: SSPX

From Summorum pontificum to Traditionis custodes, or from the reserve to the zoo

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From FSSPX News: Pope Francis yesterday published a motu proprio whose title could be full of hope: Traditionis custodes , “guardians of Tradition”. Knowing that it is addressed to the bishops, one could catch oneself dreaming: is Tradition in the process of recovering … Continue reading →

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Does Pope Francis Want to Strengthen the Society of Saint Pius X?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Gloria TV: If Francis were to restrict the Roman Mass, this would be an “abuse of power,” Bishop Schneider told @CatholicHack in a July 9 video interview. Forcing priests to preside the New Rite would be for Schneider a “violation of … Continue reading →

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JUNE: Recite an Act of Reparation is for “the sins that continue to plague our world”

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

With many thanks to Fr Z for pointing us to the following invitation: The District Superior of the SSPX, Fr. John Fullerton, has asked in a newsletter that people pray an Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart during the … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER Z: Does the SSPX “exercise legitimate ministries” or not?

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From a reader at Fr Z’s Blog … QUAERITUR: I appreciate all of your hard work on the topic of the SSPX and just your whole candid approach to speaking clearly about topics that are otherwise ambiguous. I attend the … Continue reading →

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What is the True “Status” of the SSPX?

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

[CP&S comment:  The tireless Father Z has written an outstanding clarification on the true status and current standing of the SSPX within the Church. His observations come from “personal experience… They are mostly terrific guys, dedicated, zealous for souls, hard … Continue reading →

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Italy shuts down Masses, but leaves everything else going

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Fr Z’s blog: A reader sent me a link to the site of the SSPX in Italy. They have a statement in reaction to the government shut down of Masses till 1 March. As you know, there has been … Continue reading →

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SSPX calls for worldwide days of Prayers, Sacrifices and Masses of Reparation on November 9th and 10th

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple
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Pope Francis Has Fully Regularized the SSPX – James Bogle

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Pope Francis has fully regularized the Society of St Pius X (SSPX), James Bogle, the ex-president of Una Voce International, told Gloria.tv (video HERE). Bogle stressed that the SSPX and the sacraments administrated by them, including marriages and confessions, have … Continue reading →

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SSPX, 50 years of Vatican 2, and the Family Synod.

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Gertrude

from: http://faithinourfamilies.com/2015/09/01/ Yesterday Pope Francis sent a letter to the President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, and made a completely unexpected announcement regarding the SSPX: “A final consideration concerns those faithful who for various reasons choose … Continue reading →

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Interview with Cardinal Pell

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

In this interview published on October 28 by Vatican Insider, the cardinal comments on the recent meeting of the Council of Cardinals with Francis, the reform of the Roman Curia, and Lefebvrist leader Bishop Fellay’s attack on the Pope. GERARD … Continue reading →

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Stop Shooting the Messenger, Please

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

from: http://unamsanctamcatholicam.blogspot.co.uk There is so much going on this week I don’t know where to start. Regarding the situation with the Franciscans of the Immaculate, I wanted to respond a fallacy I am seeing repeated on many Catholic blogs, so … Continue reading →

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SSPX: “We do not have to accept Vatican II completely”.

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Cindy Wooden   Bishop Fellay (CNS photo) The leader of the traditionalist Society of St Pius X has said talks with the Vatican demonstrate that “Rome no longer makes total acceptance” of the teachings of the Second Vatican Council a … Continue reading →

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Crunch time?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by The Raven

In amongst our comments, JabbaPappa reports: Le Figaro – “Rome and Écône on the verge of reaching an agreement” From major French daily Le Figaro, in an article signed by its main religion correspondent, Jean-Marie Guénois: Rome and Écône on … Continue reading →

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Bishop Fellay of SSPX to go to Rome for doctrinal talks.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Gertrude

By Carol Glatz Bishop Fellay ordains a priest during a ceremony in Écône, Switzerland (CNS photo) The head of a group of traditionalist Catholics will meet Vatican officials on September 14 to continue a series of doctrinal discussions. The Vatican … Continue reading →

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Pope May Offer the SSPX a Personal Ordinariate

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Gertrude

A Personal Ordinariate for the Society of St. Pius X? Now that would be interesting!The following is taken from Tancred on the eponymousflowerblogspot.com. Msgr Galarreta leads Rome Talks for SSPX The Holy see is ascertaining the possibility of the unifying … Continue reading →

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