VATICAN DISPATCH: Liturgy wars, but no Just War

VATICAN DISPATCH: Liturgy wars, but no Just War

As Pope Leo prepares for his South American tour, disputes over the Latin Mass, kneeling for Communion and the Church’s Just War tradition dominate another contentious week in Rome

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VATICAN DISPATCH: Liturgy wars, but no Just War

As Pope Leo prepares for his South American tour, disputes over the Latin Mass, kneeling for Communion and the Church’s Just War tradition dominate another contentious week in Rome

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