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Bishop Paprocki: Local Latin Mass goers are ‘faithful Catholics’
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, told CNA that the Latin Mass community in his diocese has... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Cardinal says only Vatican can dispense from certain obligations
The head of the Vatican’s liturgy office said Tuesday that dispensations from two of the rules in Traditionis custodes can... Read more
Bishop Barron: Latin Mass is here to stay, but new locations to be chosen
“Bishop Robert Barron ... has no intention of eliminating the celebration of the Mass in this form in the Diocese... Read more
‘All glory to God’: Chiefs’ Butker makes game-winning kick in the Super Bowl while wearing scapular
The 27-year-old kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, and many on social media were quick to point out that... 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 to Canada’s Jesuits: ‘When there is conflict the liturgy is always mistreated’
Pope Francis told Jesuits in Canada about how his experience in Latin America formed his beliefs about synodality, liturgy, and... Read more
Arlington bishop curtails Traditional Latin Masses
Thirteen parishes must stop offering Traditional Latin Masses come Sept. 8. Read more
Cardinal Gregory restricts Traditional Latin Masses to three locations in DC archdiocese
The new policy also requires priests to seek permission to say Mass "ad orientem." Read more
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Read more
Vatican asks for suspension of ordinations in French diocese
The Vatican has asked a diocese in southern France to suspend its ordinations of priests and deacons scheduled for this... Read more
'Br. Martin,' self-described monk with large Twitter following, says he won't heed bishop's warning
Martin Navarro — whose “Br. Martin” Twitter account has more than 11,000 followers — told CNA he won't acquiesce to... Read more
TLM altar boys implore cardinal: Consider our love for Latin Mass
Six Latin Mass altar servers in a Washington, D.C. parish have written an impassioned letter to the Archbishop of Washington,... 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
Vatican corrects ‘extraordinary form’ error in new constitution
The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’ Read more
You saw the guitar blessing? There was more to that Mass that you missed
A tweeted video clip of a priest using a guitar to bless the congregation at the end of Mass sparked... Read more
What is Pope Francis’ plan for traditionalist groups?
A new decree underlines the pope’s complex relationship with the traditionalist world. Read more
Traditionalist communities cautiously optimistic after FSSP news
Traditional Latin Mass attendees expressed cautious optimism on Monday after a traditionalist community released a communique detailing their continued permission... Read more
What is the FSSP?
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, a society of apostolic life which celebrates the Roman rite according to the liturgical... Read more
FSSP says Pope Francis has issued decree confirming its use of 1962 liturgical books
The decree reportedly followed two FSSP members’ private audience with the pope. Read more
Saddened by restrictions, NFL star speaks out in defense of Traditional Latin Mass
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker shares his love of the Traditional Latin Mass... Read more
