Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Here's what you need to know
WEBDec 18, 2021 · New moves by Pope Francis mean changes for Catholics dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass —and for the priests and bishops responsible for these communities. Even though these Catholics...
Latin Mass Supporters React With Dismay to Pope’s Severe …
WEB1 day ago · VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has issued sweeping restrictions to the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, reversing previous papal decrees that had liberalized the Mass celebrated before the liturgical reforms of Pope St. Paul VI in 1970, and urging a “return in due time” to the liturgy instituted after the Second Vatican Council.
What’s Behind the Fight Between Pope Francis and the Latin Mass ...
WEBApr 9, 2023 · The Traditional Latin Mass, long a source of sustenance for Catholics leery of the reforms of Vatican II, is now a focal point for Catholics who disdain Pope Francis.
Pope Francis meets FSSP head, confirms right to celebrate the ...
WEBMar 1, 2024 · Pope Francis met with the superior general of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) on Thursday, confirming that restrictions on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass don’t apply ...
Pope intervenes again to restrict celebration of Latin Mass
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · Pope Francis approved a new decree published Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, repeating that the Holy See must sign off on bishops’ decisions to designate new parish churches for the Latin Mass or to let newly ordained priests celebrate the old rite.
Pope Francis Restricts Use of Old Latin Mass, in a Blow to ...
WEBJul 16, 2021 · Pope Francis took a significant step toward putting the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgy solidly on the side of modernization on Friday by cracking down on the use of the old Latin Mass,...
Official translation: Traditionis Custodes, Pope Francis' motu …
WEBJul 16, 2021 · This is the official translation published by the Vatican of the apostolic letter issued motu proprio by Pope Francis about the Traditional Latin Mass.
Pope reverses Benedict, reimposes restrictions on Latin Mass
WEBJul 16, 2021 · Pope Francis cracked down on the spread of the old Latin Mass on Friday, July 16, 2021, reversing one of Pope Benedict XVI’s signature decisions in a major challenge to traditionalist Catholics. Francis reimposed the restrictions on celebrating the Latin Mass that Benedict had relaxed in 2007.
Pope doubles down on quashing old Latin Mass with new limits
WEBDec 18, 2021 · Pope Francis doubled down Saturday, Dec. 18 on his efforts to quash the old Latin Mass, forbidding the celebration of some sacraments according to the ancient rite in his latest salvo against conservatives and traditionalists.
How limiting Latin Mass may become the defining moment for Pope Francis
WEBJul 23, 2021 · Pope Francis took sudden steps on July 16, 2021, to curtail the traditional Latin Mass, in an abrupt reversal of his predecessor’s policy.
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