Following the illicit consecration of four bishops by the Society of St. Pius X, the Vatican secretary of state says he still hopes for a solution.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Écône, Switzerland, amidst pouring rain, the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) illicitly consecrated four bishops, despite repeated appeals. In the aftermath, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin expressed his “great sorrow” over this development, which is a “schismatic act.” The Vatican official nevertheless shared his hopes for a resumption of dialogue and a “solution.” He made these statements while speaking to journalists on
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