The Frenchness of Marcel Lefebvre and the Society of St Pius X:a new reading

The case of Marcel Lefebvre and the SSPX deserves fresh perspectives. The current historiography is too franco-centric, obsessed with relatively minor matters, rather than with more substantial ones. This article proposes a new analysis of the SSPX’s political discourses in France and internationally over the last fifteen years and undertakes to reframe the relationship between Lefebvre’s life and his congregation by re-examining his African missionary experiences. Such new perspectives will be helpful as the SSPX moves towards regularisation under the pontificate of Pope Francis.

Abortion demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pro-abortion demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Abortion demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pro-abortion demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pat McQuillan, founder of Catholics for Choice demonstrates in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral for abortion demonstration

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Pro and anti-abortion supporters argue at pro-abortion rally in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pro-abortion demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Abortion versus Church and State demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Supporters of abortion and Supreme Court Decision demonstrate in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Protecting Roe vs. Wade demonstration in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Merle Hoffman (long, blond hair), director of "Choices" an abortion clinic in NYC. Rally in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pro-abortion rally on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pro-abortion demonstrator is arrested on steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Pro-abortion demonstrator arrested on steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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