Today, July 1, 2026, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four new bishops in Écône, Switzerland without papal approval, despite repeated public appeals from Pope Leo XIV not to proceed.

So what is the SSPX? Why did this happen? Are they Catholic? What's the difference between the SSPX and the FSSP? And what does all of this mean for faithful Catholics who love the Traditional Latin Mass?

Many faithful Catholics in SSPX communities sincerely love Christ and His Church. This video is meant to explain the history, the theology, and the current situation with clarity, charity, and fidelity to the Catholic Church.

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