Tag Tridentine

I will spare you all a detailed analysis of the report as that can be found elsewhere. I will cut to the chase. These are the pertinent parts from Rorate: The text has already been signed by the Pontiff, who… Continue Reading →

Fr. Z is reporting that his source in the Secretariate of State says the MP is still in the office of Latin Letters being translated. If we are at this stage, then it is signed and it will be promulgated…. Continue Reading →

Well, June 2 came and went with out the Motu Proprio. Not unexpected as only one uncorroborated source stated Saturday as a possibility and I was skeptical. However I remained convinced that it is imminent. Further confirmation comes again from… Continue Reading →

As we all await the imminent release (tomorrow, maybe?) of the Motu Proprio that will de-restrict the use of the so-called Tridentine Mass, our thoughts should turn to how this will be understood by those who have no idea what… Continue Reading →

The UK Telegraphs Damian Thompson is reporting that a “Senior Figure” in the Vatican is saying that tomorrow is the day. HT to Fr. Z. The Pertinent bits are as follows: A senior figure in the Vatican, a monsignor close… Continue Reading →

I am not getting my hopes to high, but just for the record: Der Spiegel is reporting that the Motu Proprio is coming this week. I don’t put too much credence in this particular report but I will keep my… Continue Reading →

CWN reports on a conference in Rome these past days discussing the future of Latin “with academics, politicians, and journalists discussing the role of the language in forming European identity.” Forget about creating a European identity, what about a Catholic… Continue Reading →

It is always interesting to watch the Ordinary Ministers of the Media and their approach to covering the coming Motu Proprio. This AP account does a reasonable job of representing the facts if not perfect. Some snippets Emphases and [Comments]… Continue Reading →