What now for the Traditional Latin Mass?
Has Pope Francis permanently undermined the Traditional Latin Mass. TLM was the standard liturgy beginning with the Council of Trent until the Second Vatican Council. Unlike his predecessor, Benedict XVI – who lifted restrictions on the Mass - Pope Francis has issued two decrees reversing his predecessor’s edicts in the name of inclusivity.
Not only has Francis seemingly gone against one of the things bringing Catholics back to the faith – especially young Catholics and new blood (note the case of Shia LaBeouf) - but the Pontiff may have permanently undermined TLM. Could a future Pope now reverse the current Pope’s decision after he had reversed the position of conservative lodestar, Benedict XVI?
