Heedless of the controversy surrounding Bishop Williamson’s recent public statements, the Holy Father has directed Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, to remove the latae sententiae excommunications declared by that same congregation against the four SSPX bishops in 1988.
For coverage of this fresh story, see Catholic World News (one succinct article), Rorate Caeli, (much detail, with official documents), and Catholic Church Conservation (featuring translations of some key documents).
We at Saint Benedict Center give thanks to God that the Holy Father has performed this act of mercy, doubtless in the face of great resistance and opposition. All those who love tradition should rejoice.
