The Society of Saint Pius X, unfortunately, finally carried out its long-threatened illicit episcopal consecrations at Écône on July 1. The entire fraternity has incurred excommunication latae sententiae (by virtue of the deed). The DDF formally declared that a day after the obstinate illicit “consecrations.”
For many faithful Catholics, this news has produced sadness and confusion because a grievous public wound has been inflicted upon the visible unity of the Church. The Church has endured far greater crises across two thousand years, and Christ has remained faithful to His promise that “the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Mt 16:18). Consequently, we must be aware that each act against ecclesial communion ultimately harms souls disproportionately more than it harms the institution.
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