A Quote from Saint Pius X for the Society of Saint Pius X
"The Pope is the guardian of dogma and morality; he is the custodian of the principles that make the family honest, the nations great, the souls holy; he is the counselor of princes and peoples; he is the leader under whom no one feels tyrannized, because he represents God himself; he is the father par excellence who brings together in himself everything that can be loving, tender, and divine.
It seems incredible, and it is painful, that we must make this recommendation to priests, but unfortunately, in our days, we find ourselves in the harsh and unhappy condition of having to say to priests, "Love the Pope!"
And how should the Pope be loved? "not in word, nor in tongue, but in deed, and in truth". When we love someone, we seek to conform to their thoughts, carry out their wishes, and understand their desires. And just as our Lord Jesus Christ said of Himself: "If anyone love me, he will keep my word," to demonstrate our love for the Pope, we must obey him.
Therefore, when one loves the Pope, there is no room for discussions about what he ordains or demands, or how far obedience should go, or in what matters obedience is required. When one loves the Pope, one does not say that he has not spoken clearly enough, as if he were obliged to repeat in each man's ear that will which has been expressed so many times, not only verbally but also in letters and other public documents. One does not doubt his orders, using the easy pretext of those who do not wish to obey that it is not the Pope who commands, but those who surround him. One does not limit the scope in which he can and should exercise his authority. One does not put the authority of other, albeit learned, individuals who dissent from the Pope ahead of the Pope's authority; individuals who, if they are learned, are not holy, because one who is holy cannot dissent from the Pope.
This is the outpouring of a sorrowful heart, which I express with deep bitterness, not against you, beloved brethren, but together with you, to deplore the behavior of many priests, who not only allow themselves to discuss and scrutinize the Pope's wishes, but are not ashamed to arrive at impudent and brazen disobedience, causing great scandal to the righteous and much harm to souls."
Posted Jul 7, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC