The Lefebvrians excommunicated by Pope Leo after the ordinations of new bishops without mandate have filed an appeal against the Vatican decree of last July 2.
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The Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (Fsspx) states in a note that, in response to the decree issued on July 2, 2026 by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, it filed a preliminary appeal to the same Dicastery on July 11, in accordance with canons 1734 and following of the Code of Canon Law.
“This procedure – states the Society -, which constitutes a prerequisite before any possible introduction of a hierarchical action, has the effect of suspending the effects of the decree, pursuant to canon 1353 of the Code of Canon Law. With this remedy, the Society intends to exercise the right that the Church recognizes to anyone who considers themselves harmed by an administrative act to request its correction, in a spirit of respect for ecclesiastical authority and faithful commitment to justice, truth, and the good of the Church.”
“The Fsspx – the note adds – places this request in the hands of the competent authorities and entrusts this approach to the prayers of all the faithful.”
