A new film sheds light on the divide in the Catholic church between traditionalists who desire the right to practise the Latin Mass and progressives who see the old rite as an outdated relic. With the Pope’s health in question, many are contemplating what the future holds for the Tridentine Mass. Francis is known in traditional communities for his implementation of restrictions on the mass through Traditionis Custodes. Now, many are asking what will happen to the Latin Mass after his death. Will the pontiff's successor continue the restrictions, or be more flexible on its practice? This documentary explores the deeply held convictions behind the headlines and the theological debates fuelling the divide.
20 March 2025
The Latin Mass Divide
From the Catholic Herald
A new film sheds light on the divide in the Catholic church between traditionalists who desire the right to practise the Latin Mass and progressives who see the old rite as an outdated relic. With the Pope’s health in question, many are contemplating what the future holds for the Tridentine Mass. Francis is known in traditional communities for his implementation of restrictions on the mass through Traditionis Custodes. Now, many are asking what will happen to the Latin Mass after his death. Will the pontiff's successor continue the restrictions, or be more flexible on its practice? This documentary explores the deeply held convictions behind the headlines and the theological debates fuelling the divide.
A new film sheds light on the divide in the Catholic church between traditionalists who desire the right to practise the Latin Mass and progressives who see the old rite as an outdated relic. With the Pope’s health in question, many are contemplating what the future holds for the Tridentine Mass. Francis is known in traditional communities for his implementation of restrictions on the mass through Traditionis Custodes. Now, many are asking what will happen to the Latin Mass after his death. Will the pontiff's successor continue the restrictions, or be more flexible on its practice? This documentary explores the deeply held convictions behind the headlines and the theological debates fuelling the divide.
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