Bishop Schneider backs urgent appeal asking Pope Leo XIV to support SSPX consecrations
Bishop Athanasius Schneider has endorsed a petition urging Pope Leo XIV to support the Society of St. Pius X's upcoming consecration of bishops. The petition emphasizes the need for the Pope's blessing to prevent further divisions within the Church and to allow Latin Rite Catholics to practice their traditions freely. Supporters believe that such recognition could help maintain unity among faithful Catholics.
- ▪Bishop Schneider supports a petition for Pope Leo XIV to bless the SSPX's consecration of bishops.
- ▪The petition argues that the Pope's support could prevent divisions within the Church.
- ▪It highlights the importance of Latin Rite traditions and calls for their recognition by the Vatican.
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News Bishop Schneider backs urgent appeal asking Pope Leo XIV to support SSPX consecrations The petition says Pope Leo 'may do much to avert a hardening of divisions in the Church and a practical separation of good and faithful Catholics' should he support the July 1 consecrations. Bishop Athanasius SchneiderYouTube/screenshot EmilyMangiaracina 0 Emily Mangiaracina Comments 0 Tue May 26, 2026 - 12:27 pm EDTTue May 26, 2026 - 12:28 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Bishop Athanasius Schneider has backed a petition urging Pope Leo XIV to support the Society of St. Pius X’s (SSPX) upcoming consecration of bishops so that the traditional priestly society will not be considered excommunicated by the Vatican. “We humbly ask Your Holiness to grant the Society of St.
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