Report: Vatican Preparing for Aftermath of SSPX Consecrations

Report: Vatican Preparing for Aftermath of SSPX Consecrations
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith reportedly “concerned about pastoral care” of clergy leaving SSPX after July 1 episcopal consecrations.
VATICAN CITY, 29 April 2026 — Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has prepared a declaration of schism should the Society of St. Pius X proceed with episcopal consecrations in Écône on July 1. The Vatican is also making pastoral arrangements to welcome those who may leave the SSPX after it ordains new bishops without papal permission.
This is according to reports by Italian journalist Nico Spuntoni. His comments come amid online rumors about who precisely will be subject to the decree prepared by the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
“Informed sources on the matter have confirmed to me that the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is already prepared for a scenario of schism following the likely new consecrations,” Spuntoni confirmed to me recently.
Spuntoni,…