Sandy Barrett

According to the statement: “After clarifying certain points presented by the FSSPX in various letters, particularly those sent between 2017 and 2019 — including, among other topics, the question of the divine will concerning the plurality of religions,” Cardinal Fernández proposed a structured theological dialogue to clarify unresolved issues. However, the Cardinal emphasized that ordaining bishops without the Pope’s mandate “would constitute a decisive rupture of ecclesial communion (schism), with serious consequences for the Fraternity as a whole.” Consequently, the proposed dialogue requires the Fraternity to suspend any planned episcopal ordinations. The Superior General of the FSSPX will present the proposal to his Council and will provide his response to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

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