Tridentine Rite

Bishop Schneider: SSPX dispute centres on truth, not liturgy

The cleric argues that the Society of St Pius X’s concerns focus on unresolved doctrinal questions surrounding Vatican II rather than solely on the traditional Mass

The Traditional Latin Mass does not need the SSPX

Gratitude for the preservation of the old Mass does not require Catholics to accept that the SSPX is indispensable to Catholic tradition or to the life of the Church

Wouter J Suenens

Questions remain after suppression of the Marian Franciscans

The former Marian Franciscans have rejected claims concerning safeguarding, recruitment and ascetical practices following the suppression of their community

Monastery of Saint-Benoît call for prayer and fasting over SSPX consecrations

The monks will offer votive Masses and Holy Hours for the unity of the Church in the weeks before the Écône consecrations

How I discovered the Latin Mass

What began in bewilderment and reluctance led, over time, to a profound rediscovery of the Traditional Latin Mass

Eduard Habsburg

Pope Leo calls for liturgical reform faithful to tradition

The Holy Father said reform must distinguish between immutable elements of the liturgy and parts susceptible to legitimate change

Portsmouth diocese confirms dissolution of Marian Franciscans

The Marian Franciscans combined Franciscan spirituality with Marian devotion and developed apostolates in media, publishing, youth work and pro-life ministry

Chicago’s low seminary numbers contrast with Tyler’s vocations record

Smaller traditional dioceses have often reported stronger vocational numbers than larger and more progressive archdioceses

Stand out or fade away

New research suggests Catholicism in Britain will endure not by blending in, but by embracing clear and confident forms of identity

Record numbers expected for Paris-to-Chartres pilgrimage

Organisers say registrations have surged as young Catholics and converts continue to be drawn to the traditional liturgy