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'Traditionis custodes'

Pope to French bishops: Care for people ‘disoriented’ by ‘Traditionis custodes’

His message was delivered to bishops by Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the first day of their plenary meeting in Lourdes.

Luke Coppen
Nov 04, 2022
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Pope to French bishops: Care for people ‘disoriented’ by ‘Traditionis custodes’

Pope Francis has encouraged French bishops to show special care for Catholics “disoriented” by his decision to severely restrict the celebration of Traditional Latin Masses.

His message was delivered to the bishops on Thursday, the first day of their plenary meeting in Lourdes, by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

“Pope Francis … invites…

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