SSPX Archives

Swiss Cardinal Schwery dies at age 88

Jan 8, 2021

Swiss Cardinal Henri Schwery, whose diocese was home to Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s priestly society, died Jan. 7 at the age of 88.

By Carol Glatz

Rome’s traditionalists join protests over coronavirus restrictions

Nov 17, 2020

Some high-profile traditionalist Catholics have participated in protests throughout Rome in recent days over coronavirus restrictions.

By Elise Ann Allen

Judge blocks 25 percent capacity rule for religious services in NY

Jun 27, 2020

A federal judge on Friday blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings to 25 percent capacity when other types of gatherings are limited to 50 percent.

By Karen Matthews

Vatican’s Academy for Life encourages parents to vaccinate children

Mar 20, 2019

Catholic parents should vaccinate their children for the good of their children and the community, and they can do so with a “clear conscience” that “the use of such vaccines does not signify some sort of cooperation in voluntary abortion,” said the Pontifical Academy for Life.

By Cindy Wooden

Doctrine remains problem in relations, SSPX affirms after Vatican meeting

Nov 26, 2018

After a meeting between the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X and the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the canonically irregular priestly society said the problem in its relations with the Holy See is fundamentally doctrinal.

By Catholic News Agency

New superior general elected by traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X

Jul 12, 2018

On Wednesday the general chapter of the Society of Saint Pius X, a canonically irregular priestly society, elected Father Davide Pagliarani as its superior general.

By Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis should delay SSPX agreement pending abuse probe

Apr 6, 2017

The breakaway traditionalist group the Society of St. Pius X is rumored to be closer than ever to coming back into full communion with the Catholic Church. But recent revelations on how the SSPX has handled sex abuse allegations should cause the Vatican to put a halt to any proposed reconciliation, until there can be a guarantee that child safety norms are followed.

By Austen Ivereigh

Report charges cover-up of sexual abuse by traditionalist society

Apr 5, 2017

An explosive report airing tonight on Swedish television charges that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X knew about at least three cases of its priests being accused of sexually abusing minors, but failed to enforce a ‘zero tolerance’ policy. An alleged victim told Crux he believes the Vatican should have done more to hold the society accountable.

By Inés San Martín