Report: Vatican Preparing for Aftermath of SSPX Consecrations
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith reportedly “concerned about pastoral care” of clergy leaving SSPX after July 1 episcopal consecrations.
VATICAN CITY, 29 April 2026 — Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has prepared a declaration of schism should the Society of St. Pius X proceed with episcopal consecrations in Écône on July 1. The Vatican is also making pastoral arrangements to welcome those who may leave the SSPX after it ordains new bishops without papal permission.
This is according to reports by Italian journalist Nico Spuntoni. His comments come amid online rumors about who precisely will be subject to the decree prepared by the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
“Informed sources on the matter have confirmed to me that the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is already prepared for a scenario of schism following the likely new consecrations,” Spuntoni confirmed to me recently.
Spuntoni, known for his accurate reporting and for consistently publishing information ahead of official channels, added that, according to his sources, “the Dicastery claims to have been ‘lenient’ in the negotiations, but there are indications of an intention to be ‘firm’ in their response.”
“I don’t know whether this is a strategy or not,” he said. “My sources have not told me whether the excommunication will apply only to the new bishops or also to others.”
Based on the information in his possession, Spuntoni therefore stressed that he could “neither confirm nor deny the rumors circulating about who will be subject to the sanctions.”
However, based on his sources he was able to state that the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith “is concerned about the pastoral care of the persons (i.e. clergy) connected to the Society who do not intend to remain in it after a further break with Rome.”
Concerned??? Thats rich. There’s no care for us. They allow the persecution of all TLM laity. We would rather die with Jesus on the cross than submit to their demonic agenda. Did not the Pharisee call Jesus a devil and infidel? Let them call us whatever they like. As For me and my house, we will worship Jesus in tradition. In addition, WE LOVE OUR PRIESTS! We will not abandon them!!!!!!!!!
I can't imagine many clergy leaving.