Press Release Menzingen, Easter Saturday, 2nd April, 2005 The Superior General of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X and his two Assistants, together with all its members: bishops, priests, brothers, sisters as well as the faithful, join in the prayer of the Universal Church at the announcement of the passing of the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. We commend his soul to the mercy of God the Father and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There will be a Requiem Mass said in each house of the Society for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father. The Society of St. Pius X, founded by Mgr. Marcel Lefebvre, applauds the fight undertaken by Karol Wojtyla for the protection of life and his efforts in the moral sphere. Nonetheless, it feels it a duty to repeat that it has always disapproved of the indefatigable efforts of Pope John Paul II towards ecumenism, efforts which have led to a weakening of the Faith and of the defence of Truth. The Society is aware of the superhuman task awaiting the future Supreme Pontiff and prays the Holy Ghost to enlighten the Cardinal Electors. It hopes the new Vicar of Christ will be able to take up the helm of the Church with a steady hand and make good the damage caused in the wake of the Second Vatican Council: liturgical unity and the unity of Faith have been dissolved and doctrinal errors have spread amongst all the clergy. While we wait and hope for this, it is now time to pray for him who has just entered eternity. Mgr. Bernard Fellay Superior General of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X