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[Catholic Caucus] Pope Leo says Latin Mass question ‘very complicated’'Obviously, between the Tridentine Mass and the Vatican II Mass, the Mass of Paul VI, I’m not sure where that’s going to go,' he said during his first long-form interview as Pope.Speaking directly about the traditional Latin Mass, Pope Leo XIV expressed openness to meeting with advocates, adding the topic is “very complicated.”During the first long-form interview given by the new Pope, Leo XIV conversed with Crux about a wide variety of topics, including the traditional liturgy or Latin Mass, the Sino-Vatican deal, LGBT topics, Synodality, Vatican finances and reforms, and...

[Catholic Caucus] Exclusive: Cardinal Gambetti says we’re waiting on the Pope to decide on the Latin MassThe Catholic Herald has secured an exclusive response from Cardinal Gambetti on the future of the Traditional Latin Mass. The young curial cardinal, regarded by many as a handpicked protégé of Pope Francis, offered a brief but telling reply. The Catholic Herald asked the Cardinal whether we could inquire about the Traditional Latin Mass and its future status. He responded: “Better not answer that. I have been told that we will wait for the Holy Father to decide.” The remark is notable for its...

[Catholic Caucus] Leo XIV: Member of New Polish President's Entourage Presented the Problem of Traditionis Custodes in Meeting with Roman CuriaThe new Polish president, the conservative and devout Catholic historian Karol Nawrocki, visited the Vatican for the first time as President this week.With him was one his advisors, also a historian, National Security Advisor Dr. Sławomir Cenckiewicz, who pleaded with the Curia regarding "Traditionis custodes":I paid filial homage to the Vicar of Christ.I also met Cardinal Parolin and several prelates from the papal circle.Visiting the papal apartments, having the opportunity to spend a longer time in several apartments where St....

[Catholic Caucus] A TLM Girl in a Novus Ordo WorldI was living my best Catholic life. Thanks to a powerful encounter with the Lord, I went from a “check-the-box faith” to an all-in, sign me up, on-fire disciple of Jesus. From Catechist to VBS, I gave my “yes” to everything, but my church involvement peaked when I introduced a women’s Bible study to our parish. The program was wildly successful, and for the first time in a long time, I felt a profound sense of belonging. I had found my people, I knew my purpose, and the church felt like...

[Catholic Caucus] To Hand on What Has Been Received: The Mission and Challenges of the SSPX in Our TimesA guest article by Charles Bradshaw.The SSPX’s recent pilgrimage to Rome has been the cause of some media attention not least because of mounting expectations regarding future Episcopal Consecrations. The inevitable skeletons have come out of the cupboard again alongside those who claim to have insight into just about everything Archbishop Lefebvre did or didn’t do. However, whilst the future consecrations remain a vitally important and pressing issue, what has been overlooked is how the Society of St Pius X is meeting...

[Catholic Caucus] Ohio bishop: Latin Mass is a ‘beautiful part of the Church’s tradition’Ohio Bishop Earl Fernandes shared why he supports the Traditional Latin Mass while encouraging the faithful to pray the Rosary and study the Bible.The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) is a “beautiful part of the Church’s tradition,” according to Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes.His Excellency made the comments recently in an interview with Catholic World Report. Appointed by Pope Francis in 2022, Fernandes has previously expressed his support for the TLM, having offered it regularly as a pastor.In the interview, Fernandes shared how the 1970s, the time following the...

[Catholic Caucus] Faithful Catholics prayerfully protest Latin Mass suppression in DetroitDETROIT (LifeSiteNews) — As the bells of Detroit’s Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament rang out calling the faithful to the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 17, Catholics gathered in prayerful petition to support the recently suppressed Traditional Latin Mass (TLM).“We want our archbishop to know that there are many faithful Catholics that still want the ‘Mass of the Ages,’” organizer Joseph VanAssche told LifeSite.Families from several parishes in the diocese, particularly St. Stephen’s, where the Latin Mass was recently suppressed, gathered just beneath the steps of the cathedral...

[Catholic Caucus] SSPX Episcopal Consecrations? Learning from the PastWith the current speculation about whether, and when, the SSPX will consecrate new bishops, we can all agree on one thing: that they are needed. An extraordinary feature of the history of the Society of St Pius X is that, whenever there is contact with Rome, a group of the priests and the lay people in the chapels, up sticks and leave. Like affronted chefs, they run off in a huff and then accuse those whom they leave behind of ‘betraying’ the legacy of Archbishop Lefebvre. Every major event in the Society...

[Catholic Caucus] WATCH: Trailer for upcoming documentary on Diocese of Charlotte’s Latin Mass suppression'Bread Not Stones' captures the stories and lives of Catholics who deeply cherish the TLM and will suffer from the forthcoming ban on the Latin Mass in parish churches.Regina Magazine released a teaser trailer for its upcoming documentary film about the Traditional Latin Mass crackdown in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina.The film, Bread Not Stones, captures the stories and lives of Catholics who deeply cherish the TLM and will suffer from the forthcoming ban on the Latin Mass in parish churches to be enacted across the...

[Catholic Caucus] “Mass of ALL Ages”? Shiny New Lecture Series Rehashes 1970sWhenever a person writes, he always has to ask himself one question: Who is my audience? No matter his disposition or ideas, a writer writes to a certain group with their ideas (written and unwritten) and culture, which can often be very complex.I thought about this question today when I saw an ad promoting the latest work of Dr. Brant Pitre, a 32 hour, 130 dollar, 25 CD (or MP3) collection entitled Mass of All Ages which argues that actually, the Novus Ordo is the truly Traditional Mass!Now before...

How the Latin Mass is Bringing Gen Z to Christod is doing something incredible with Gen Z, and secular media is noticing.The same outlets that once confidently proclaimed, “Religion is dying! Young people are leaving churches in droves! Christians to be a minority by 2050!” now seem to be changing their tune.Lately, the headlines from mainstream media read more like, “Catholicism sees major resurgence among Gen Z” (Fox News) and “Young people are converting to Catholicism en masse” (New York Post). CNN recently published a podcast titled “Catholicism Is So Hot Right Now. Why?” To most people, headlines like these...

[Catholic Caucus] Valence: Faithful Occupy Notre-Dame Church After FSSP ExpulsionSince early summer, around 300 Catholics of the Mass in the Roman Rite have occupied the church of Notre-Dame in Valence, reports Paix-Liturgique.org (August 13).The community was previously served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), but was abruptly deprived of its priests by Bishop François Durand. He announced that sacraments, catechism, and weekday Masses would cease this autumn.Outside the church, banners read: "We are not puppets, but Christians," and "Removing the traditional Mass is a grave mistake."The faithful keep watch day and night, pray the rosary each evening, and...

[Catholic Caucus] Traditionis Custodes: an AutopsyThe CorpseOstriches are among the more wondrous curiosities fashioned by the hands of Our Lord—gaunt, buffoonish knaves who barely made the cut as Noah’s Ark closed its proverbial doors, and who, as a result, now roam the earth with divine indifference. Adorned with chaste plumage and necks soaring to Babelic heights, these birds boast the remarkable talent of eluding the world’s terrors by burying their heads in the sand.That such creatures wander serenely through the ranks of the Church Militant is a fact so well established it scarcely demands proof. Only consider Mike Lewis, author...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Archbishop Lefebvre will be ‘recognized by history’ for sustaining the Latin MassBishop Strickland lauded Archbishop Lefebvre for helping to preserve the Latin Mass as something ‘vital to the life of the Church.’Bishop Joseph Strickland praised Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, founder of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), for helping to preserve the Traditional Latin Mass, declaring that his service will be “recognized by history.”In an exclusive interview with The Catholic Herald, Bishop Strickland defended the TLM and Archbishop Lefebvre; criticized the ideal of Church “unity” not based in truth; and warned that Pope Leo XIV is...

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Burke criticizes Mass changes after Vatican II, says continuity with Latin Mass is ‘so strained’Cardinal Burke said massive changes to the Mass after Vatican II were an ‘abuse’ of the council and stressed that proper worship is essential for morality in an interview with Raymond Arroyo.ardinal Raymond Burke said that the Holy Mass was “radically reduced” after Vatican II with the “stripping away” of “beautiful elements” in the Traditional Latin Mass and praised the “transcendence” of the older rite in an interview with EWTN host Raymond Arroyo.Cardinal Burke, a renowned canon lawyer and former prefect of the...

[Catholic Caucus] New Coke, New Mass: What's the Lesson?It's been observed that the secular Coca Cola Company has been much more astute about what they are producing than has the hierarchy of the Catholic Church!Consider. Recall that many years ago now a huge ad campaign was conducted by the soda company for putting out what they themselves labeled on the cans and bottles the NEW COKE.This was supposed to capture the imagination of the whole world. The revered Coca Cola Company has now improved their famous soda and even more folks will want to drink their product.It didn't take long...

[Catholic Caucus] Vatican backs bishop’s order to expel Latin Mass community from New Zealand diocese'The situation is one of being asked to do the impossible,' the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer told LifeSite.Members of the FSSR in a 2013 file photoThe Vatican has sided with a New Zealand bishop who has evicted a traditional Mass community out of his diocese, despite the flourishing order strongly denying any wrongdoing.On August 10, Bishop Michael Gielen of the Diocese of Christchurch issued a letter announcing that the Vatican has formulated its decision against an appeal made by the The Sons of the...

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Burke Critiques Novus Ordo: "Radically Reduced," ...Young Catholics are flocking to the Mass in the Roman rite because of its beauty, Cardinal Burke told journalist Raymond Arroyo on his Youtube.com-channel (August 8). Main quotes:- This more ancient form of the Roman Rite was celebrated from Gregory the Great (+604) until Vatican II (1962-1965).- The reforms after the Council of Trent (1545-1563) were to address some elements, but the form of the rite was maintained and in continuity for more than 15 centuries. Whereas after the Second Vatican Council - not due to the teaching of the Council,...

[Catholic Caucus] EXCLUSIVE Bishop Strickland: on Pope Leo XIV, the Latin Mass and Archbishop LefebvreBishop Joseph Strickland is a well-known and well-loved prelate for many conservative Catholics.Ordained for the Diocese of Dallas in 1985 and appointed Bishop of Tyler, Texas, by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, he has in recent years become a vocal critic of certain Vatican policies which he believes go against “the truth of the Gospel.” He was removed as Bishop of Tyler in 2023 after a Vatican investigation concluded that “the continuation in office of Bishop Strickland was not feasible.”In this exclusive interview, he discusses his...

How Liberals Gaslighted Traditional Catholics 50 Years AgoSo many putative leaders of the Catholic Church have no problems with the Synod on Synodality, Fiducia Supplicans, or widespread cafeteria-Catholicism but are wholly supportive of Rome’s persecution of Traditional Catholics through Traditionis Custodes and other measures. This, of itself, tells us that many influential figures promoting the Vatican II revolution are gaslighting us.In his August 2, 1975 letter to Libre Belgique, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre sought to defend himself against certain criticisms related to his adherence to what the Catholic Church taught and practiced prior to Vatican II:“The repeated attacks in your columns...