BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Will NOT Reverse Latin Mass Restrictions

After the recent plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, the Vatican’s nuncio in Britain confirmed that Pope Leo XIV does not intend to overturn Pope Francis’ limits on the traditional Latin Mass.

That means “Traditionis Custodes” remains in effect, but with one small caveat: bishops who request it can receive a two-year, renewable exemption to allow the older Mass in certain locations. This isn’t exactly new — it’s basically a continuation of the practice already in place since 2021.

In this video, I’ll break down:

What this decision actually means for the faithful who love the pre-Vatican II Mass

Why the exemptions don’t change the core restrictions

Why this matters for the unity of the Church and the future of the Latin Mass

If you’ve been following the Latin Mass debate, you’ll want to see the real story behind the headlines — and why Pope Leo XIV’s decision may shock some traditional Catholics.

00:00 A quick summary
01:57 USCCB breaks the news
07:47 Why was the Latin Mass restricted?
16:50 The problem with this decision
25:20 What can we expect next?
30:19 My monthly lecture

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