[sinkspur]

It does appear that Rome has refused to take competency over the case, more-or-less stating that the SSPX denied Rome's jurisdiction over them when Lefebvre carried out a schismatic act through the 1988 episcopal consecrations. Beyond that, Rome refuses to comment other than to say, "Our door remains open for their return to full communion."

Like the Bush White House's handling of Dan Rather and CBS, the Vatican steps back and allows SSPX factions to fight this one out.

[ninenot]

On the OTHER thread pertinent to this affair, it was stated that some Diocesan tribunal HAD stepped in.

Evidently the fog and smoke is quite thick.