The Catacombs

gloria.tv | February 2, 2026

Fr Davide Pagliarani, the Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of St Pius X (FSSPX), wants to meet Pope Leo XIV before the bishops’ consecration on July 1, he said in his homily today at the seminary of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, France. Relevant quotes.

- We wrote to the Holy Father to explain the particular situation in which the Fraternity finds itself, and to let him take the means to continue this work.

- This work has only the purpose of preserving tradition for the good of souls.

- These reasons have not found yet an open door at the Holy See. We regret this very much.

- We think that July 1 could be a good date, an ideal date for episcopal consecrations.

- In the coming days, we plan to provide further clarification.

- I would like one day to be able to meet the Pope before July 1st.

- I would like to explain our intentions and our attachment to the Church to him.