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SSPX elects new leader, pointing toward tougher stand in talks with Vatican

July 12, 2018

» Continue to this story on Le Figaro (French)

CWN Editor's Note: The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has elected a new superior general, replacing Bishop Bernard Fellay. The new superior, Father Davide Pagliarini, is a 47-year-old Italian. His surprise election is considered a sign that the SSPX leadership will be more skeptical about prospects for reconciliation with the Holy See.

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