Archbishop Gänswein: ‘Time Is Ripe’ to Lift Restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
Former secretary to Benedict XVI urges Pope Leo XIV to revisit ‘Traditionis Custodes,’ citing pastoral need, Benedict’s vision, and ‘Summorum Pontificum.’
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Traditional Latin Mass Is ‘Absolute Antithesis of Today’s World,’ Says Eduard Habsburg
Hungary’s former ambassador to the Holy See, who has written a new booklet, recalls his first disorienting encounter with the old rite and explains how with this new work he aims to help others approach it with understanding and peace.
Leo XIV and the Challenge of Tradition
ANALYSIS: Leo XIV finds himself caught between two sides, both particularly stubborn.
Pope Leo XIV: Toward a Liturgical Turning Point?
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s mission of unity, especially with regard to the Mass, would be a great accomplishment for the Catholic Church.
Benedictine Abbot Proposes Single Missal to Bridge Liturgical Divide
The abbot of the historic Abbey of Solesmes in France has sent Pope Leo a letter proposing the integration of the old and new forms of the Mass into a single missal to restore unity across the Church.
Diocese of Charlotte and Fernando Mendoza
Charlotte priests have sent dubia to the Vatican; Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl discusses the liturgical controversy around Charlotte's Bishop Michael Martin. Also, Indiana University QB Fernando Mendoza recently won the Heisman and the National Championship. He gives credit to God and never misses Mass. We speak with Register Staff Writer Gigi Duncan about him.
Minnesota Diocese Gives ‘Ad Orientem’ Worship a Shot
Unlike the Traditional Latin Mass, which refers to the form of the Roman Rite prior to the reforms of Vatican II, ad orientem is a posture that can be used in the celebration of the post-conciliar Mass.
Altar Rail Gets Reprieve at North Carolina Church
It will stay indefinitely at St. Mark Catholic Church, while the Diocese of Charlotte awaits liturgical changes from the Bishop Michael Martin.
Open Letter Defends Traditional Mass Against Cardinal Cupich’s ‘Spectacle’ Claims
The Chicago cardinal made oblique criticisms of the traditional Mass in an Oct. 22 reflection.
‘Liturgy Wars’ Claim Altar Rail In North Carolina Parish — Are More Changes Coming to the Diocese of Charlotte?
The pastor of St. Mark’s in suburban Charlotte says he acted on his own initiative as the diocese reviews its liturgical norms and has issued no directive on altar rails.
