Archbishop Sample on the SSPX: “Where is the Pope”

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Archbishop Sample has declared the Society of Saint Pius X “in schism.” Then he asked a question that has been on the minds of many faithful Catholics: “Where is the Pope?” The growing tension between traditional Catholics and the Vatican can be seen. Sample’s declaration is clear: the SSPX has separated itself from the Church. But his question about Pope Leo reveals a deeper unease, a sense that the papacy itself is not providing the clarity, guidance, or unity that Catholics desperately need. The archbishop’s words reflect a broader crisis. If the SSPX is in schism, what about the bishops [...]