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SSPX Rejects Vatican Dialogue Offer, to Proceed with Episcopal Consecrations The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has formally declined a Vatican proposal for renewed theological dialogue, choosing instead to move forward with the consecration of new bishops on July 1. Following a meeting between SSPX Superior General Davide Pagliarani and Cardinal Víctor Fernández, the Society’s General Council issued a letter stating they cannot accept the Vatican’s terms. While the Vatican offered to discuss doctrinal disputes on the condition that the SSPX postpone its upcoming ordinations, Pagliarani argued that the "outstretched hand" of Rome was accompanied by threats of sanctions. He emphasized that the consecrations are a "concrete necessity" for the survival of tradition and the spiritual care of the Society’s members. The Society of St. Pius X has rejected a high-level offer to resume doctrinal talks. Despite a personal meeting with the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctri...