The pope has issued several warnings to the Society of St. Pius X. The group is now at a critical point ahead of planned episcopal consecrations on July 1, which could lead to a break with the Church. Pope Leo XIV has given them one final warning.
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.
In a letter, addressed to the superior general, the pope states that the Church is open to dialogue and understanding.
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.
Despite the pope's appeals, for the time being, the Fraternity is pressing ahead, and unless there is a last-minute change of plans, they will go through with the ordinations and fall into schism.
