Also called the Tridentine Mass, Latin Mass became increasingly rare following the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.
The traditional Latin Mass has become a point of both devotion and controversy in recent years, drawing growing numbers of young faithful even in the face of restrictions from Rome. But for some, ...
(RNS) — “Paris is well worth a Mass” was reportedly the attitude of King Henry IV when he was trying to secure the French throne. As a result, he converted from Protestantism to Catholicism in 1593.
EASTHAMPTON — It’s a fallacy to say that young people are only into new things. Despite push back from the Vatican against traditional Catholics in recent years, young people in particular are leading ...
The years-long siege on the Traditional Latin Mass may be coming to an end under Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. According to The Catholic Herald, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales ...
A Vatican spokesman has played down the significance of recently leaked Vatican documents that appear to cast doubt on Pope Francis’ rationale for restricting the Latin Mass, calling the documents ...
Francis explained that he decided to restrict the Latin Mass because he was concerned its use was leading to division in the Church. Francis said he felt the more ancient mass was "being used in an ...
Supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have urged Catholics not to confuse their movement with the more controversial Society of St. Pius X, commonly referred to as SSPX, whose leaders currently ...
The pilgrimage dates back to 1983 andis led by priests and religious from institutes committed to celebrating the traditional ...