SSPX - General Chapter Meeting and Relationship with Rome

Écône, Switzerland - The Society of Saint Pius X's General Chapter Meeting, scheduled from July 9 to July 14, is now upon us. The participants have been engaged in a retreat extending from July 3rd up until the start of the meeting in preparation for the important decisions that must be made. By the SSPX's own admission, much of the discussion will revolve around the continuing negotiations...

Müller Named New Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Vatican City, VA - In a largely anticipated but somewhat surprising move, Gerhard Ludwig Müller was named the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith today, replacing William Joseph Levada in that role. Müller had previously occupied the position of bishop of Regensberg and had held important committee positions in both Germay and Rome. A close personal...