Tag Archives: Pope of Christian Unity

Benedict XVI’s sermon for Sts. Peter and Paul: “The Church is not a community of the perfect, but a community of sinners.”

Posted on 29 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Holy Father’s sermon for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul with my emphases and comments.  (He gently addresses the issue of “scandal”.  Look for it!)
Your Eminences,
Brother Bishops and Priests,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We are gathered around the altar for … Continue reading →

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SSPX Bp. Fellay says “No” to Rome? Maybe so. Maybe not.

Posted on 26 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the intrepid Andrea Tornielli at Vatican Insider with my emphases and comments:
The letter sent by the Secretary General of the Society of St. Pius X, outlining the hitches in the latest version of the text delivered by the Holy … Continue reading →

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ENGLAND 27 June: Former Anglican Fr. John Hunwicke to be ordained priest!

Posted on 22 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I think this will be a great event:
WEDNESDAY JUNE 27
Please pray for John Hunwicke.
Ordination, The Oxford Oratory, Wednesday June 27, 7.00
FIRST MASSES
in full Communion with the See of Peter.
THURSDAY JUNE 28: Extraordinary Form
LONDON
11.30, in the Church of the Brompton … Continue reading →

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Card. Burke on the SSPX (video)

Posted on 16 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am a little behind the curve on this, but I thought you might like to hear what His Eminence Raymond Card Burke has to say about the future (hopefully) reconciliation of the SSPX with the Roman Pontiff.

Benedict XVI is … Continue reading →

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SSPX offered a Personal Prelature

Posted on 14 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

To review:  The Holy See gave the SSPX a “doctrinal preamble”.  The SSPX studied it and proposed in return some modifications.  The Holy See and Holy Father studied the modifications.  Then the CDF and SSPX Bp. Fellay had a meeting, … Continue reading →

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SSPX Bp. Fellay: “Der Teufel ist los! The devil is at large!”

Posted on 22 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At Rorate I saw this. My emphases:
Rome-SSPX – Fellay speaks
The Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX / SSPX), Bishop Bernard Fellay, was in Salzburg (Austria) on Thursday, in order to confirm some local faithful on the … Continue reading →

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CNA: A rabbi sticks up for the SSPX and says to trust Pope Benedict.

Posted on 19 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is pretty interesting. From CNA with my emphases:
Trust Pope’s judgment on SSPX deal, senior rabbi says
By David Kerr
Rome, Italy, May 18, 2012 / 06:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A leading American rabbi and Holocaust refugee says people should trust Pope … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: CNS interview with SSPX Bp. Fellay

Posted on 15 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A few days ago I posted about the interview by Catholic News Service with SSPX Bp. Bernard Fellay. The video is posted.

Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity!

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SSPX Bishop Fellay in Rome for the vigil of the decision of the cardinals

Posted on 14 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I had read this on La Stampa, the Italian daily, through the scribal services of the intrepid Andrea Tornielli.  However, knowing that it was on La Stampa, I figured it would also be on Rorate.  I was not wrong.
You might … Continue reading →

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SSXP Bp. Fellay speaks with Catholic News Service (no, really!) about the present outlook

Posted on 11 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been praying for a positive outcome for the SSPX with the Holy Father.  I think I will add some fasting.  I will also say a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit soon for this intention.
From CNS.   Notice … Continue reading →

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