
The Vatican confirmed once again that Benedict XVI before leaving to rest can release the so -called Motu Proprio - a special papal rescript regarding the conclave and the election of his successor, which will be held shortly after he resigned. At the same time, the holy throne said that the issue of the status of the traditionalist society of St. Pius X will not be resolved before the resignation of Pope.
At the briefing on the eve of the Vatican press service, the priest Federico Lombardi said that the Pope is currently preparing a document that can change the rules of the papal elections, allowing the cardinals to begin the conclave prescribed by the existing rules of 15-day waiting time. The representative of the Vatican promised that the media will be notified when the document is completed. At the same time, Lombardi noted that no significant changes in the procedure for choosing the head of the Catholic Church, in all likelihood, are made.
The discovery date of the conclave will be determined by the cardinals at their first meeting after the resignation of Pope becomes official, Lombardi said. During the Sede Vacante mode ("vacant throne"), which are present in Rome, will meet daily in the congregations in order to coordinate administrative issues and settle the procedures of the future conclave.
Regarding another problem that raised a lot of issues on the part of the media, Lombardi said that the Pope Benedict XVI would not make the final decision regarding the status of the Society of St. Pius X, uniting tradeal Catholics. This issue will be submitted to the future Roman pope, gives a statement by the representative of the Vatican Portal "Sedmits.ru" .
Meanwhile, it was previously reported that by February 22, the Vatican’s proposal was already demanded that Catholics-Preditionists, which demands to lead to the settlement of the status of lefevrists and restore their communication with the holy throne.
The prefect of the congregation of the doctrine Archbishop Gerhard Müller set the deadline for the answer, which should give adherents of traditionalism about the so -called doctrinal preamble. This document contains the most important points on the basis of which SSPX should achieve mutual consent with the Vatican.