I disagree with "La Croix's" analysis. The irregularity of the SSPX was not caused by a political theory of wanting to return to a French monarchy, but rather, was caused by a reaction to the liberal Thomistic theologians who interpreted VII as meaning that the Church should accommodate elements of modernism. The liberal Thomist's i.e. Karl Rahner and friends, which their view reigned supreme in the years following the council. The Pope, Cardinal Ratzinger at the time of the council was not of … [More]

Must be said this reporter of "La croix" is not an authority in the theme. Thus his comments must be kept as a very personnal opinion with no value.