The Pope has made a heartfelt appeal to the Lefebvrist Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X to halt their planned ordination of four bishops without papal approval, which the Vatican views as potentially schismatic. In response, the Lefebvrists assert their intention to mend the Church rather than separate from it, emphasizing their commitment to tradition. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between traditionalist factions and the Vatican, particularly regarding liturgical reforms and ecclesiastical authority.