I myself prefer the Mass to be celebrated in the vernacular to which we are accustomed, but it is perplexing to me why Pope Francis chose this moment to ostracize those who prefer the Traditional Latin Mass, in effect telling Latin Mass advocates that they are not welcome.
To disenfranchise those who prefer the Latin Mass makes little or no sense, especially when the pope refuses to publicly admonish prominent “Catholics” who openly defy the Church teaching on marriage, abortion and other issues. To me, this action does not unify the Church, it widens the divide.
William J. Barker lives in Charlotte.