Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has issued a nuanced response to the episcopal consecrations carried out by the Society of Saint Pius X, saying the action demonstrates “a growing lack of trust that has been simmering for a very long time”, while also calling for greater access to the traditional Mass.
The episcopal consecration of four new bishops for the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) on July 1 has prompted numerous responses from canonists, bishops and ecclesial commentators, with no lack of division in the varying takes each has given.
