Cardinal Pietro Parolin has acknowledged the depth of division surrounding the Traditional Latin Mass, warning that the Church must avoid allowing the liturgy to become a source of conflict.
Speaking candidly to the Catholic Herald, the Secretary of State aligned himself with the Pope’s assessment of the situation, saying: “I think we all share this, let’s say, assessment that the Pope gives.” He continued: “In the sense that the liturgy must not become a source of conflict and division among us.” His remarks reflect a growing awareness within the Roman Curia that tensions over the older form of the Roman Rite remain unresolved despite successive interventions.
