Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes on July 16, 2021, restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite. The pope made sweeping changes to his predecessor Benedict XVI’s 2007 apostolic letter Summorum Pontificum, which acknowledged the right of all priests to say Mass using the Roman Missal of 1962, which is in Latin. Traditionis custodes (“Guardians of the tradition”) is dedicated to “the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the reform of 1970,” contains eight articles that go into immediate effect.
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Traditional Latin Mass goers: Pope Francis doesn't understand us
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Cardinal Zen: Traditional Latin Mass should continue, though some critics hope it will 'disappear'
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A first-timer's guide to the Traditional Latin Mass
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Archbishop Cordileone ‘grieved’ by ‘disrespectful’ responses’ to Pope Francis’ curbs on Traditional Latin Mass
The archbishop lamented ‘slanderous attacks on the Pontiff.’ Read more
Two weeks after Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions, US bishops continue to respond
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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
Cardinal Kasper assails Traditional Latin Mass community for divisiveness
German prelate Cardinal Walter Kasper argued that the Traditional Latin Mass was a source of division and scandal within parishes... Read more
Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Has your diocese responded yet?
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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
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The increasing influence of the liturgical school Sant’Anselmo in the Vatican
The new secretary and undersecretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship both have studied at the Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo,... 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
Traditionis custodes: German Catholic dioceses make no immediate changes
Several dioceses confirmed that Traditional Latin Masses would continue. Read more
George Weigel: Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio ‘unnecessary’ and ‘cruel’
In an essay published on First Things on Wednesday, July 21st, Pope John Paul II biographer described Pope Francis Motu... Read more
Do we have a Traditional Latin Mass? US bishops continue to respond to Traditionis custodes
Bishops throughout the United States have continued to respond to Pope Francis’ motu proprio on traditional liturgies, addressing the impact... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Cardinal Zen reacts to restrictions on Traditional Latin Masses
The former bishop of Hong Kong said the move was a “blow.” 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
Springfield bishop dispenses parishes from restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass
The bishop of Springfield in Illinois on Monday dispensed two parish churches in his diocese from an article of a... Read more
