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 ...

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 ...

One of Pope Francis’ most controversial moves was to restrict the use of the ancient Latin Mass; he said he did this to promote unity among the Catholic Church.

Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741. As the first Argentinian to be elected to the papacy, Pope Francis’s rise was ...

The annual pilgrimage continues to occupy a special place in the hearts of faithful from all over the world, drawn by the traditional Latin Mass and the desire for a visible, demanding and ...

The third annual gala will take place April 24 in Miami. By Griselda Flores Senior Editor, Latin On April 24, the third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music will honor Anitta, Belinda ...

In the very least, I would like to see more emphasis on bringing back the Latin mass as an option. Outside of a few old churches in the Northeast, Midwest and some urban areas in the south like ...

During Francis’ 12-year reign leading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, the late pope’s support for LGBTQ Catholics and suppression of the traditional Latin Mass were among moves that ...

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In 2021, he issued a papal directive, titled Traditionis custodes or “Guardians of Tradition,” that restricted the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, which had been the normal Catholic ...

Nominations will be announced on Sept. 17. Last year’s ceremony was held at the Kaseya Center in Miami — the heart of Latin culture in the U.S., and where the Latin Recording Academy is ...