Swiss bishop defends attending predecessor’s SSPX funeral

Bishop Vitus Huonder wanted to be buried alongside Archbishop Lefebvre.

A Swiss bishop defended his decision Tuesday to attend his predecessor’s funeral at the seminary church of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in Écône.

The funeral Mass of Bishop Vitus Huonder at the church of the International Seminary of St. Pius X in Écône, Switzerland, on April 17, 2024. Screenshot from the @Econe_FSSPX YouTube channel.

Bishop Joseph …