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Leo XIV Writes to FSSPX

Yesterday, Leo XIV wrote to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X. He acknowledged the FSSPX's devotion to Tradition, the liturgy, and priestly formation. He begs them to "turn back" from a prospective "schismatic act", warning of its grave consequences while reaffirming the Church's openness to dialogue and reconciliation. The letter.

To the Reverend Father Davide Pagliarani
Superior General
of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X

With a paternal heart, and aware of the responsibility entrusted to me by the Lord as the Successor of the Apostle Peter, I address you and, through you, the bishops, priests, seminarians and faithful connected to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X.

The Church recognizes the devotion to liturgical life, commitment to priestly formation, apostolic zeal and desire for fidelity to Tradition that characterize many people and communities connected to your Fraternity. This has motivated the attentive and generous attitude that my Predecessors have consistently shown to you.

In this spirit, and filled with Christian affection, I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back! I urge you to consider carefully the spiritual good of the faithful, because the schismatic act you are about to undertake would deprive them of the licit and, in some cases, even valid reception of the Sacraments, which they love and seek for their sanctification.

The Church is open to a path of dialogue and understanding that the Holy Spirit can make possible and fruitful.

I pray for you, because to tear the seamless garment of Christ is a sin of extreme gravity. May the Lord enlighten your consciences and awaken your hearts. With a sorrowful yet hopeful heart, I feel it is my duty, through the authority received from Christ, to ask you to desist from your intended act. I entrust these intentions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Good Counsel.

From the Vatican, 29 June 2026
Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

LEO PP. XIV

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Simon North

This is political strategy. It has nothing to do with being a "Shepherd." Enough dialogue. We've been dialoguing for 60 years. "By their fruits you will know them." Who would have guessed Our Lord was prophesying with a double entendre.

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Boanerges Boanerges

Prevost tore the union with Christ by persisting in Bergoglios errors, by promoting sodomy, universalism, masonry, paganism, by bowing down to the idols...and now HE pretends to beg for union. Gaslighting at the highest level! But guess what? It works, especially on poor seduced bishops and cardinals! God help them!

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K K

And all that on the eve of the consecration. This is calculated move. He does not expect them to accept it and he is washing his hands like Pilate.

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K K

He could easily give them the permission if he wanted. That would be a move of a good pastor

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GIANLUCA CROCIATO MARTONE

PERCHE' LI SCRIVE ADESSO E NON MI HA MAI VOLUTI RICEVERE E ASCOLTARE? QUESTA LETTERA E' IPOCRITA. DOVEVA RICEVERE PAGLIARANI E ASCOLTARLO. E STA SEMPRE IN TEMPO PER FARLO

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De Profundis shares this

Bishop Joseph Strickland is living proof that the SSPX can trust the Vatican and drop all this nonsense about a state of necessity.

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Lisi Sterndorfer

'I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back!' the Pontiff wrote.

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Orthocat

@De Profundis saw Michael Matt posted the same. But I can't figure out if he meant it sarcastically or seriously.

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Sally Dorman

"The Church recognizes the devotion to liturgical life, commitment to priestly formation, apostolic zeal and desire for fidelity to Tradition that characterize many people and communities connected to your Fraternity. This has motivated the attentive and generous attitude that my Predecessors have consistently shown to you. "In this spirit, and filled with Christian affection, I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back! I urge you to consider carefully the spiritual good of the faithful, because the schismatic act you are about to undertake would deprive them of the licit and, in some cases, even valid reception of the Sacraments, which they love and seek for their sanctification. ... "I pray for you, because to tear the seamless garment of Christ is a sin of extreme gravity. May the Lord enlighten your consciences and awaken your hearts. With a sorrowful yet hopeful heart, I feel it is my duty, through the authority received from Christ, to ask you to desist from your intended act."

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Daniel M.

You (Pope Leo) keep using that word, "consistently." ...

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