Pilgrimage of the Society of St. Pius X to Rome, 2000

The Society of St. Pius X led a 'Pilgrimage of Tradition' to Rome in the Holy Year of 2000 with some 5500 pilgrims in attendance - easily the largest pilgrimage to Rome of the year. The pilgrimage demonstrated the fervour and strength of the Society, which is certainly the largest and best know single traditionalist groups in the world today. Since 2000 the Vatican has made many attempts to reconcile the Society to the mainstream Church by regularizing their status. Negotiations are still in progress.

 

The Seminarians about to enter in Saint Peter’s Basilica through the Holy Door	Msgr. Fellay carrying the processional cross.
The four bishops of the S.S.P.X: Msgr. Fellay, Msgr De Gallaretta, Msgr Tissier de Mallerais, and Msgr Williamson	Leading the procession.

 

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The clergy marching towards the Vatican

The official start of the Pilgrimage of Tradition: the Veni Creator

Via Della Conciliazione,
Start of the Procession to enter St Peter's Basilica:
Bishop Bernard Fellay, Superior General of the S.S.P.X,
with his two General Assistants,
and the Superior of South America and of Asia, immediately behind

Bishop Richard Williamson carrying the Cross to the tomb of Pope St Pius X

The Four Bishops of the S.S.P.X at the 'Confession' of St Peter

The 5500 Pilgrims filling the Main Aisle of St Peter's Basilica

Part of the S.S.P.X clergy and other priests at the fountain in St Peter's plaza