[Bernard]

Think of the Latin Mass (actually Tridentine) as the traditional liturgy. This was the standard version in the Catholic Church from the year 813 to 1964. After the 2nd Vatican Council, the church went to celebrating Mass in the vernacular, or the local language.

(Personal opinion follows) - Francis is trying to eliminate the celebration of the Tridentine Mass sort of the same way democrat governors want to keep COVID restrictions in place, in order to satisfy a need to be in charge. There may be a legitimate reason for this, or maybe Francis has been in Rome too long and has started channeling Benito Mussolini.

[Qiviut]

Thanks for the explanation. On a personal note, my church (Missouri Synod Lutheran) changed hymnals some decades back .... the beautiful, traditional liturgy was replaced with “modern” melodies and words. I have never gotten used to it - really dislike it, actually. The few times I’ve been in church where they reverted to the “old” liturgy have been wonderful services for me. Frankly, I do not attend church any more & the liturgy change is a big part of it; however, I’ve found another pastor whose sermons are more Biblical than our current pastor and that’s where I find myself worshiping these days.