What is the SSPX?
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D.
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Show Notes
The Priestly Society of St. Pius X has announced plans to consecrate new bishops for the first time since 1988. Matthew Bunson discusses the history of this organization.
Further Reading
Vatican to meet with SSPX after announcement of unauthorized episcopal consecrations
Vatican Offers Talks With SSPX, Warns Illicit Consecrations Would End Dialogue
Society of St. Pius X to consecrate bishops without Rome’s approval, courting excommunication
Guest Info
Matthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio
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