Eight days separate the Church from July 1st, the date on which the Society of Saint Pius X announced new unauthorized episcopal consecrations. Leo XIV issued a final solemn appeal. Father Grégoire Masson provides a theological and canonical overview of this decisive moment for tens of thousands of faithful attached to Tradition.
Jun 23, 2026 8 2
The four episcopal consecrations of July 1st took place despite the appeal of Leo XIV. However, the SSPX asserts it does not wish to break with Rome—and Cardinal Fernández opens the door to dialogue. Canonical and theological analysis of a crisis entering a new phase.
59 min ago 2 4
On July 1, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four bishops in Ecône despite repeated calls from Leo XIV. Canon 1382 applies. Rome must now respond.
7 h ago 8 11
Twenty-four hours before the episcopal ordinations of July 1st in Écône, the FSSPX dossier sees a triple development: Pagliarani asks for time, Leo XIV hardens his tone on the sacraments, and Viganò breaks ranks by accusing the Pope of manipulation.
19 h ago 13 8
The toll of the June 22-23 massacres in Nigeria's Middle Belt is confirmed: 28 Christians killed. The perpetrators remain at large. International silence persists.
yesterday 9 7
On the eve of the episcopal consecrations of Écône, Cardinal Burke closes the canonical door: the SSPX cannot invoke the state of necessity in 2026. A declaration that will weigh on tomorrow's act.
yesterday 8 1
Il Giornale argues for the expansion of the Mass of Saint Pius V to ease the FSSPX crisis. Cardinal Bustillo emphasizes that this liturgy is not an attack on unity. Analysis by Abbé Grégoire Masson, two days before the consecrations of Écône.
yesterday 10 9
The Society of Saint Pius X ordained ten new priests during an ordination weekend held on June 27 and 29 in its seminaries in Zaitzkofen (Germany) and Écône (Switzerland). Tomorrow, July 1, episcopal consecrations are scheduled to take place in Écône. Meanwhile, Cardinal Müller calls on the Vatican to create a commission for those seeking full communion. Father Grégoire Masson analyzes this historic turning point.
Jun 29, 2026 10 6
On this 29th of June, the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Leo XIV celebrated Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, conferred the pallium on new archbishops, and delivered his Angelus on unity in diversity. Abbot Grégoire Masson summarizes this Roman highlight.
Jun 29, 2026 7 3
Following the massacre in Kawel and the abductions in the Middle Belt, the Nigerian Episcopal Conference issued a formal statement on June 27. Pierre-Antoine Vasseur reports on a Church that refuses to remain silent in the face of terror.
Jun 29, 2026 8 5
The full text of Cardinal Müller's address at the consistory is public. On the eve of the unauthorized ordinations of the SSPX (July 1), Rome is sending multiple signals: revocation of a schismatic priest, pastoral reminder from Bishop Conley, imposition of the pallium. Father Grégoire Masson analyzes this day of the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
Jun 29, 2026 10 4
After the Kawel massacre, kidnappings are multiplying in Nigeria's Middle Belt. Bishops raise their voices. The international community remains silent.
Jun 28, 2026 11 5
