When sorting out which French priests are with the Resistance and which have joined the ‘non una cum” position, it is refreshing to find a clear statement of position.
Father Pivert wrote a book of quotes of Archbishop Lefebvre which, of course, has been banned by Bishop Fellay. This quote is provided by our friends in Quebec.
Nos rapports avec Rome – Combat de la Foi catholique numéro spécial N°167
LEFEBVRE (Mgr), PIVERT (Abbé François)
OUR RELATIONS WITH ROME – COMBAT OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH SPECIAL NUMBER No 167
Page 145 chapitre 4
9. Notre attitude envers le pape
« Une telle situation d’un pape qui pourrait ne pas l’être, qui favorise l’hérésie, qui préside une Église schismatique, mais qu’on doit concrètement tenir pour pape, est la plus inconfortable qui soit. Mais la Providence l’a voulu ainsi, c’est donc dans ses circonstances que nous devons manifester notre fidélité. »
Abbé François Pivert (page 153)
Page 145 chapter 4
9. Our attitude towards the pope
“Such a situation of a pope who may not be pope, who favours heresy, who presides over a schismatic Church, that we must concretely believe to be pope, is the most uncomfortable that there is. But Providence wanted it this way, it is therefore in these circumstances that we must show our fidelity.
Father Francois Pivert (page 153)
If I understand clearly, Abbe Pivert’s position is to Recognize Francis as pope but resist his doctrine…
He pronounces the name of Francis and the novus ordo “bishop” in the canon of his masses?
Am I wrong?
This is an old post. I am not certain what Fr. Pivert’s position is today.