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Cardinal Meets SSPX Leader Amid Controversial Bishop Plans

2/5/2026

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Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will meet Fr. Davide Pagliarani of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) about their plan to consecrate bishops without papal approval.
Pagliarani said the decision followed a Vatican letter that did not address the group's requests.
The Society of St. Pius X, founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, faces scrutiny for its irregular status and could prompt a further schism.

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Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will meet Fr. Davide Pagliarani of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) about their plan to consecrate bishops without papal approval.
Pagliarani said the decision followed a Vatican letter that did not address the group's requests.
The Society of St. Pius X, founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, faces scrutiny for its irregular status and could prompt a further schism.