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Pope Francis says traditional Latin Mass was being used in an ideological way
The pope spoke about the Latin Mass in a private conversation with Jesuits on the second day of his April... Read more
Richmond bishop condemns FBI memo that sought to link Latin Mass to violent extremism
Bishop Barry Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond Feb. 13 called for members of Congress from Virginia to publicly condemn... Read more
Arlington bishop offers path forward after implementing Traditional Latin Mass restrictions
Effective September 8, Burbidge’s directives allow eight parishes to continue offering the Traditional Latin Mass. But only three of those... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It’s not possible to worship God while making the liturgy a battleground’
Pope Francis said that the liturgy should not be “a battleground” for “outdated issues.” Read more
Bishops of Lake Charles, Raleigh issue statements on Latin Mass
Three months after the release of Traditionis custodes, Pope Francis’ restrictions on traditional liturgies, U.S. bishops are continuing to implement... Read more
North American College to cancel teaching and celebrating Masses in the Extraordinary Form
In a memo sent to "the Community'' at the North American College (NAC), Rector Fr. Peter Harman announced that all... Read more
Traditional Latin Mass goers: Pope Francis doesn't understand us
“It feels like our Holy Father doesn't understand this whole group of people who love our Lord so much," says... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone ‘grieved’ by ‘disrespectful’ responses’ to Pope Francis’ curbs on Traditional Latin Mass
The archbishop lamented ‘slanderous attacks on the Pontiff.’ Read more
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Traditional Latin Mass restrictions leave ‘a lot of unanswered questions,’ says Providence bishop
The bishop of Providence says patience and reflection are necessary from all Catholics while bishops study Pope Francis’ motu proprio... Read more
Dutch Catholic bishop: Traditionis custodes appears to be a ‘declaration of war’
Bishop Rob Mutsaerts said the pope’s intervention was ‘dictatorial’ and ‘unpastoral.’ Read more
How French Catholics are responding to Pope Francis’ Traditional Latin Mass restrictions
A study found traditionalism is growing steadily year on year. Read more
Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Has your diocese responded yet?
Catholic clergy and lay people around the world continue to react passionately to newly imposed restrictions on the use of... Read more
English cardinal to grant faculties to priests fulfilling conditions of Traditionis custodes
Many priests in Westminster diocese have requested faculties. Read more
Cardinal Burke questions Pope Francis' authority to eliminate the Traditional Latin Mass
In a 19-point statement regarding Pope Francis' motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke called the restrictions on the... Read more
Philippine bishops support pope’s letter on traditional liturgies
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a statement on Thursday supporting Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis custodes, which... Read more
Australian archbishop: Catholics will ‘need to adapt’ to liturgy restrictions
Archbishop Peter Comensoli said that “for some, it will be not an easy moment.” Read more
FSSP says it is ‘deeply saddened’ by Pope Francis' Latin Mass restrictions
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter issued a statement on Tuesday reaffirming their fidelity to Pope Francis, and expressing their... Read more
Archdiocese of Budapest denounces false statement attributed to Cardinal Erdö opposing Pope Francis
Early on Monday, July 19, a fake "decretum" from Cardinal Péter Erdö, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest and primate of Hungary, started... Read more
Little Rock bishop limits Traditional Latin Mass to two parishes administered by FSSP
The celebration of Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Little Rock, which covers the entirety of the state of... Read more
Catholics react to Pope Francis’ sweeping restrictions on extraordinary form Masses
The motu proprio Traditionis custodes is provoking strong reactions. Read more
