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SSPX Rejects Vatican Dialogue, Cites Incompatible Conditions

2/20/2026

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Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) rejected the Vatican's dialogue offer over its planned July 1 consecration of new bishops.
The SSPX criticized threats of sanctions as incompatible with genuine dialogue.
SSPX superior Davide Pagliarani said doctrinal talks are impossible under current conditions and asked the Vatican to show charity toward the SSPX.
The SSPX continues to grow, and the Vatican has not yet responded.

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Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) rejected the Vatican's dialogue offer over its planned July 1 consecration of new bishops.
The SSPX criticized threats of sanctions as incompatible with genuine dialogue.
SSPX superior Davide Pagliarani said doctrinal talks are impossible under current conditions and asked the Vatican to show charity toward the SSPX.
The SSPX continues to grow, and the Vatican has not yet responded.