FORMAL CONTACTS BETWEEN HOLY SEE AND FRATERNITY OF ST. PIUS X

VATICAN CITY, MAR 23, 2001 (VIS) - In response to many requests from journalists regarding possible official contacts between representatives of the Holy See and the leaders of the Fraternity of St. Pius X, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls released the following statement yesterday:

"I can confirm that there have been formal contacts between the Holy See and the Fraternity of St. Pius X. These contacts, desired by the Holy Father, are still in progress. For the moment I do not have other information."

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