# Ep. 268: The SSPX and what comes next

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Podcast: [The Pillar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pillar-podcast-5771586)
Published: 2026-07-04T03:14:35+00:00
Episode link: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/ep-268-the-sspx-and-what-comes-next
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Duration seconds: 4515

## Resource

JD and Ed unpack the Society of St. Pius X’s illicit episcopal ordinations this week, and the Vatican’s response. A screenshot from the July 1 illicit consecration of SSPX bishops. Credit: SSPX News, Youtube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

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