 The document goes on to say, "At the same time I declare that, as of today's date, the Decree issued at that time no longer has juridical effect.”

Marcel Lefebvre was born in Tourcoing, Nord.He was the second son and third child of eight children of textile factory-owner René Lefebvre and Gabrielle, born Watine, who died in 1938.His parents were devout Catholics who brought their children to daily Mass.