Diocese of Rome Outlaws Old Rite Holy Week, by Jules Gomes

By Jules Gomes, Church Militant, November 10, 2021

Pope’s vicar general also bans other sacraments using the Roman ritual

ROME, Italy (ChurchMilitant.com) – Pope Francis’ vicar general has banned Latin Mass clergy and laity in the diocese of Rome from celebrating the Easter Triduum — from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday — according to the Extraordinary Form.

Cardinal Vicar Angelo de Donatis has also “expressly forbidden” the celebration of all other sacraments and sacramentals — including the sacrament of confession — according to the ancient form. The proclamations came in a letter that has stunned Latin Mass Catholics in Rome.

The cardinal vicar of Rome, who is handpicked by the pontiff, serves as the de facto bishop of the city in place of the pope — the official bishop of Rome. …

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