In a move contrary to the specific requests of the Holy See and Pope Leo, and warnings of schism, XIV the traditional Latin Mass Society (SSPX) consecrated four bishops. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X held an illicit ceremony of episcopal consecrations, in Ecône Switzerland, during which four priests were consecrated bishops. The ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta , the consecrating bishop, assisted by His Excellency Bishop Bernard Fellay as co-consecrator. The bishops :Father Pascal Schreiber (Switzerland) Father Michael Goldade (United States) Abbot Michel Poinsinet of Sivry (France) Father Marc Hanappier (France) The SSPX Responded to Pope Leo XIV's Final Plea not to Ordain the Bishops: The Superior General To His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Écône, June 30, 2026 Most Holy Father, Thank you very much for the letter you were kind enough to send me. I was deeply touched by your fatherly concern. For a long time, ...
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