Vatican releases text of pope's letter on celebration of Mass
The letter to the world's bishops explains his decision to restore some limits on the format of the Latin-rite Mass
Updated: July 17, 2021 05:42 AM GMT
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A postcard showing Pope Francis is displayed at a souvenir shop by St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on July 14. (Photo: AFP)
Here is the Vatican's official English translation of the letter Pope Francis sent July 16 to the world's bishops explaining his decision to restore some limits on the celebration of the Latin-rite Mass according to the pre-Vatican II Missal:
Dear Brothers in the Episcopate,