Corey Grimley ✠

The pope could easily list the specific things about Vatican 2 the SSPX ostensibly rejects. The fact that he doesn’t indicates we’re back to the “Vatican 2 is whatever we say it is” phase of refusing to use precise theological language.

Our inquiry report proves that without doubt there is an undeniable link between religion and the rape gangs. Islam. As a country, we need to find the courage to finally say so.

Remember that Rome offered a structured theological dialogue to clarify doctrinal questions linked to Vatican II and to identify the minimum conditions for full ecclesial communion and a canonical status for the SSPX, in exchange for the SSPX postponing the Consecrations. They rejected the offer. A really regrettable decision, as this would have helped the whole Church move on from Vatican II. Alas here we are.

Remember that Rome offered a structured theological dialogue to clarify doctrinal questions linked to Vatican II and to identify the minimum conditions for full ecclesial communion and a canonical status for the SSPX, in exchange for the SSPX postponing the Consecrations. They rejected the offer. A really regrettable decision, as this would have helped the whole Church move on from Vatican II. Alas here we are.

Pope Leo XIV on the upcoming SSPX Episcopal Consecrations: “I am considering making another appeal saying don't do this, let's try to live the communion of the Church. But it's their choice. One must realize what it means for them and for the Church. Certainly, the division among Christians is a painful point. However, they refuse to accept some fundamental elements of the Church, starting with several points from the Second Vatican Council. If they make that decision, I'm sorry but we have to move on.”

Catholic Archbishop praises a mosque as a “sacred place,” also saying, “there is no place I feel more at home,” and offers a blessing. Pluralism is a heresy. Repent! This man is not leading people to Christ. There is no salvation outside the Church.

Has the Vatican Ever Directly Answered the SSPX’s Dubia? Not in the way traditional canonists use the term “dubium” where Rome issues a concise responsum of “affirmative” or “negative.” Instead, the Holy See’s response has been spread across: Paul VI’s post-conciliar teaching, John Paul II’s statements, Ratzinger’s writings, Benedict XVI’s 2005 Christmas Address, the 2011 Doctrinal Preamble, numerous documents of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The Vatican’s consistent answer has been that Vatican II is an authentic act of the Church’s Magisterium and must be interpreted in continuity with prior doctrine, not as a break from it. The more interesting historical question is whether Rome has ever specifically explained how certain passages of Dignitatis Humanae can be reconciled with earlier teachings such as Syllabus of Errors and Quanta Cura. On that point, there have been many theological attempts and explanations, but many traditionalist scholars—including some outside the SSPX—argue that the reconciliation remains debated.

Remember that Rome offered a structured theological dialogue to clarify doctrinal questions linked to Vatican II and to identify the minimum conditions for full ecclesial communion and a canonical status for the SSPX, in exchange for the SSPX postponing the Consecrations. They rejected the offer. A really regrettable decision, as this would have helped the whole Church move on from Vatican II. Alas here we are.