BRAZIL
Catholic Culture
Cardinal Mario Poli of Buenos Aires, Argentina has recognized a branch of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) as an “association of diocesan right,” marking the first time that the breakaway traditionalist group has been officially recognized by a Catholic diocese.
At the request of Cardinal Poli–who succeeded Pope Francis as Archbishop of Buenos Aires—the Argentine government has recognized the SSPX as “a juridical person within the apostolic Roman Catholic Church.” That recognition entitles the SSPX to the help of the country’s government, which is pledged to support the Catholic Church.
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