Articles on this issue "Society of St. Pius X"

Lefebvre Group Attacks Pope's Ecumenical Vision

Society of St. Pius X Sends a Letter

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The Society of St. Pius X founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre claims the Church is in "crisis" because of the ecumenical dialogue promoted after the Second Vatican Council. The priestly …

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Cardinal Castrillón to Celebrate a Tridentine Mass in Rome

Plan Applauded by Archbishop Lefebvre's Successor

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Followers of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre welcomed the announcement that Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos will celebrate a Tridentine-rite Mass in a Roman basilica this month. The cardinal …

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Holy See Relaunches Reconciliation Bid with St. Pius X Fraternity

In Wake of Group´s Critical Remarks

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Still hopeful for a reconciliation, the Holy See says that recent statements by members of the St. Pius X Fraternity havent given due recognition to papal authority. Cardinal Darío Castrillón …

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Here is the original text of the letter sent by Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, to Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior of the St. Pius X Fraternity. …

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Dialogue with Lefebvre Followers at a Standstill

Cardinal Foresees No Quick Fixes

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No quick resolution is foreseen between the Holy See and the Lefebvrist St. Pius X Fraternity, a Roman Curia official says. Cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez, prefect of the Congregation for …

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Return of Brazilian Traditionalists to Church Is a Plus for Vatican II

Papal Household Theologian Comments on Fraternity´s Return

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Avvenire).- John Paul IIs decision to allow a formerly schismatic fraternity to celebrate Mass according to the St. Pius V rite should not be seen as a setback for Vatican Council II, says the …

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Traditionalist Schism in Brazil Ends

Fraternity Will Recognize Pope and Vatican II

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The schism of the St. Jean Marie Vianney Fraternity, a traditionalist Brazilian group with Lefebvrist leanings, ended officially today. The fraternity is composed of Bishop Licinio Rangel, who …

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Options Weighed for Lefebvre Followers

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The Holy See is analyzing the possibility of creating an apostolic administration for the followers of the late schismatic Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, a report says. The institution would …

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Chance for Accord With Lefebvrites Is on Hold

Cardinal Ratzinger Laments "a Narrow-mindedness"

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Talks between the Church and followers of traditionalist Marcel Lefebvre have failed to end the 12-year-old schism. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said Monday that much remains to be done before an …

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Vatican Confirms Talks to Resolve Lefebvre Schism

"Ecclesia Dei" Aide Cites Cardinal Castrillón´s Work

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Vatican representatives are in contact with followers of traditionalist Bishop Marcel Lefebvre, responsible for the only schism of John Paul IIs pontificate. Bishop Camil Perl, secretary of …

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Pope Takes Step to Overcome Lefebvre Schism

Names 4 New Members to Pontifical Panel

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In an effort to overcome the schism caused by Bishop Marcel Lefebvre, John Paul II has appointed four new members to the Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei." The panel was created in 1988 in …

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