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The group has just released a statement, and CNS has details: The breakaway traditionalist Society of St. Pius X said unresolved “doctrinal difficulties” with the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the Catholic Church’s subsequent liturgical reform could lead to a “new phase of discussions” over possible reconciliation with Rome. The society released its [...]
Catholic News Service‘s Carol Glatz says: Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior general of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, arrived at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at 5 p.m. this evening for a meeting with U.S. Cardinal William Levada, prefect of the doctrinal congregation. News reports earlier said Cardinal Levada would relay [...]
Details: The leader of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X said talks with the Vatican demonstrate that “Rome no longer makes total acceptance” of the teachings of the Second Vatican Council a condition for his group’s full reconciliation with the church. Accepting the council’s teaching is no longer “a prerequisite for the canonical solution” [...]
“The response, the new response, is rather encouraging. But there are still developments that will be made, and examined, and decisions which should be taken in the next few weeks.” – Fr. Frederico Lombardi, head of Vatican Press Office More details here.
According to reports from Rome, the Vatican has given the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X a formal “doctrinal preamble” listing several principles they must agree with in order to move toward full reconciliation with church. From CNS: U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave the [...]
In the combox for another post, media maven and blogger Deacon Keith Fournier left the comment below. I posted on this issue back at my old place, Beliefnet, two years ago, but it’s worth a reminder: Dear Deacon Greg: I pray for healing with the SSPX and welcome the efforts of Pope Benedict XVI, the [...]
That seems to be the argument put forth by some members of the Church, who are evidently affiliated with SSPX, and it gained some attention this weekend in the Chicago Tribune: Some people believe the world revolves around them — and their belief is born not of selfishness but of faith. A few conservative Roman [...]
And they will, on 14 September, the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. From CNS: The head of a group of traditionalist Catholics will meet with the Vatican Sept. 14 to continue a series of doctrinal discussions. The Vatican confirmed Aug. 23 that Bishop Bernard Fellay, superior general of the Society of St. Pius [...]
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