CWN: Bishops Respond Cautiously to Papal Directive on Latin Mass

By Catholic World News, July 19, 2021

While Pope Francis indicated that his motu proprio Traditionis Custodes should take effect immediately, many bishops have responded that the papal document will require study before implementation.

Thus although some bishops have announced an immediate halt to the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, many others—particularly in the US—have said that there will be no changes, at least for the present. …

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Further information:

• U.S. Bishops Conference President Responds to Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio “On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970” (USCCB)

• Bishops issue guidance in response to Pope Francis’ document on the Traditional Latin Mass (CNA)