Fraternidad Sacerdotal San Pío X continues canonical appeal in Rome

The Fraternidad Sacerdotal San Pío X is continuing its canonical appeal in Rome against excommunications issued following the consecration of 4 bishops in Écône, Switzerland. In a statement released October 13, the group's general house said it is following the legal procedures and deadlines established by canon law.

Pope Leo XIV and the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declared the excommunications on July 2, 2026, after the group consecrated 4 bishops without papal authorization on July 1. The decree imposed automatic excommunication on the consecrating bishops and the new bishops for the act of schism, while also warning that the same penalty applies to any faithful who formally adhere to them.

The FSSPX bishops are requesting that authorities examine their legal and doctrinal objections to the July 2 texts. The group previously filed a preliminary request with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in July. The group stated it will maintain discretion regarding the proceedings while awaiting a response from competent authorities.