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How extraordinary is the Extraordinary Form? The frequency of the 'usus antiquior'

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Brendan Hodge
Jul 19, 2021
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Pope Francis last Friday promulgated canonical legislation that significantly restricts the celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. 

Credit: Thoom / Shutterstock.

The motu proprio Traditionis custodes has been discussed extensively in some Catholic circles and prompted a variety of responses from bishops.

It has also left some people wond…

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