Traditionalist fraternity consecrates four bishops, Vatican calls it "schismatic"
The traditionalist Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland, an act the Vatican has deemed "schismatic," reigniting tensions with the Holy See.
The traditionalist Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (FSSPX) consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday, July 1st, at its historic base in Ecône, Switzerland. This action, which the Vatican has labeled a "schismatic act," marks the first such consecration by the FSSPX since 1988, when similar episcopal ordinations led to a significant rupture with the Holy See. Founded by French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, the FSSPX is a traditionalist Catholic community with an estimated 600,000 adherents. The Vatican's condemnation underscores ongoing tensions between the traditionalist group and the mainstream Catholic Church. Sources: Le Monde — International