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SSPX Priest Says Future Pope Could Reunite Breakaway Catholic Sect with Vatican

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A priest from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic group recently excommunicated by the Vatican, expressed hope that a future pope would restore ties with the Church. Speaking during a Mass in Wil, Switzerland, Father Georg Kopf said he believes another pope will one day “open the door” and welcome the group back into full communion, similar to the actions of Pope Benedict XVI in 2009.

The SSPX was excommunicated after four bishops were ordained without the approval of Pope Leo, a move the Vatican described as a serious violation of Church law. Founded in 1970, the Switzerland-based group is known for preserving the traditional Latin Mass and opposing several reforms introduced by the modern Catholic Church. The Vatican said it had offered dialogue before the ordinations but considered the unauthorized appointments grounds for automatic excommunication.

During his sermon, Kopf insisted the ordinations were not intended to create a parallel church or sever ties with Rome. Instead, he said they were carried out out of loyalty to the Catholic faith and concern for the spiritual well-being of believers. Drawing parallels to the reconciliation efforts of Pope Benedict XVI, he expressed confidence that future Church leadership could once again seek unity with the breakaway group.

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Pope Hails Benedict During Solemn Funeral for Being “Intelligent, Tender”

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In order to preside over the burial of his predecessor, who resigned from the papacy in 2013, Pope Francis has joined pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. As Pope Benedict XVI’s body was taken out and positioned on the steps of St. Peter’s cathedral in the Vatican, the dome was veiled in mist.

The believers who had gathered for the funeral applauded. Benedict was then buried beneath the basilica in a tomb. Cardinals in red robes, nuns, and monks in their dark robes were among the clergy from all over the world who had arrived. In a wheelchair, Pope Francis was wheeled out onto the dais.

The Sistine Chapel choir’s Latin songs resounded all over the area. The atmosphere was sombre and reserved.

A teacher named Daniele told me the weather was appropriate for the occasion after he and the former pope had met in a church in Rome. Pope Benedict’s enigma, the mystery of life and death, is symbolised by the fog.

Pope Francis talked of “knowledge, love and devotion that he showered upon us through the years” at the Mass, which was celebrated by cardinals, bishops, and priests.

“Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom,” he said referring to Jesus, “may your joy be complete as you hear his voice, now and forever.”

Police estimate that 50,000 people attended the funeral. Italy and Germany, the country of the late Pope Benedict, both sent official delegations. The king and queen of Belgium attended in a private capacity, as did several heads of state.

With Benedict’s passing, the extraordinary situation of a pope and a previous pope coexisting in the Vatican comes to an end. This position was made possible by Benedict’s resignation almost ten years ago.

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Retired Pope strongly opposes Pope Francis’ plan to ease celibacy rules

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Retired Pope Benedict XVI has strongly opposed the, so called, plan of Pope Francis to ease the celibacy rules of the Church.

It is unusual for a retired Pope to comment about the clerical matters of the Church. Not any time before the retired Pope has come out strongly against Pope Francis.

Notably, a book co-authored by the retired Pope is used to launch an indirect attack against the new plan of the serving Pope.

Neither the serving Pope not the Vatican authority has commented yet about the argument projected against the Pope’s latest celibacy policy by the former leader of the Church.

In the coming days, the latest development is likely to trigger more serious debates about whether the celibacy laws of the Church should be relaxed or not.

It is possible for the issue to make a deep divide.

Pope Francis is not likely to make a direct comment against the argument raised by the former Pope in defence of the existing celibacy laws of the Church.

The present Pope is known for his revolutionary policies. Since his induction, he has already brought several significant changes in the Church.

His reputation as a revolutionary leader means the chances are less for him to step back from the new revolutionary policy.


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