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SSPX Superior: ‘state of necessity much worse’ now after Francis’ ‘catastrophic’ papacy

The need for new bishops and the Society is far greater that it was at the time of the 1988 consecrations, according to the SSPX's Superior General.

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Michael Haynes
Mar 11, 2026
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(Pelican+) — The Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X has explained the upcoming episcopal consecrations by saying that the much cited “state of necessity” is today “much worse” following Pope Francis’ “catastrophic” pontificate.

Since the February 2 announcement of upcoming episcopal consecrations by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), there…

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