Gänswein: FSSPX "More Hardline Than Ever"; Leo XIV Should Ease Latin Mass Restrictions

On 2 July, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, the Nuncio to the Baltic States, spoke to Corriere.it about the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X and the Mass in the Roman rite. Key quotes, slightly shortened

- The FSSPX has become even more hardline. It's unbelievable - truly sad.

- Their understanding of tradition is not tradition. They freeze Catholic tradition at Pius XII. After that, they see nothing but errors.

- Benedict XVI lifted the excommunications of the four bishops as a father seeking peace. It was an outstretched hand they refused. The radical faction prevailed—they rejected reconciliation then and still do.

- They are like the Protestants of five centuries ago. Cardinal Müller is right.

- I am very disappointed. Grace can do anything over time, but for now I see even greater distance and deeper hardening than before.

"Leo XIV Should Allow the Traditional Roman Mass"

- There are faithful who celebrate the Latin rite—for example, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter—and they do so cum Petro et sub Petro ('with Peter and under Peter'), never against the Pope.

- I believe Rome can now be more flexible, generous, and fatherly in allowing the celebration of the Latin Mass.

- On Traditionis Custodes: "I believe Pope Francis made a mistake, without realizing it."

- Most bishops agreed the existing permissions should remain. That would restore the liturgical peace that has been damaged.

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Luke Nutleylast month

No, Ganswein,Leo should be removed from a post to which his appointment,"election," has the most peculiar overtones.

Malki Tzedeklast month

Most of these parroting comments by careerists in the Church are distinctly unhelpful and purposefully miss the valid points being made by FSSPX. The Bible, and our Lord, is quite clear about how each side show be acting towards one another. May our Lord, and St. Peter, help us in a time of disarray and confusion. Protect the Faith; shelve the egos.

john333last month

Its about theology of our fathers not just Latin mass take that Pachamama plank out of your eye

Ralph Alexander Michael Curtislast month

P. O'Blast month

- On Traditionis Custodes: "I believe Pope Francis made a mistake, without realizing it." Pretty naive, archbishop.

Agatha Jameslast monthedited

I think the SSPX are staying the same. The Vatican has changed from live and let live to Search and Destroy for Catholics. (edited for clarity)

Boanerges Boanergeslast month

What "hardline"? Please, don't publish anything from this guy anymore! Please!

Mike the Pikelast month

Gänswein is intentionally misleading. SSPX is not "hardline" but Catholic. Francis did not make a "mistake". Pope Francis intentionally attacked the Latin rite. [ EXCLUSIVE: Official Vatican Report Exposes Major … ]