Mass resistance: Syro-Malabar priests defy papal delegate’s deadline

Priests in the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly defied an ultimatum from Pope Francis’ special delegate and refused to adopt a new uniform form of the liturgy

Priests across the Indian Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly have defied an ultimatum from Pope Francis’ special delegate, and refused to adopt a new uniform form of the liturgy for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

Protesters burn a letter from Archbishop Vasil’, SJ, outside St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ernakulam. Courtesy photo.

Archbishop Cyril Vasil’, SJ, t…