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We’ve had rumours about this almost every month since Cardinal Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI.
Not permitting a true Tridentine Mass is contrary to the doctrine in Vatican II, yet the reality for most of us. The jurisdictions where FSSP is welcome in the US are limited, at best. At arms length, I believe many resort to SSPX where FSSP is not permitted, rather than participate in the liberal masses of the day in the US. It is my understanding that motu propio would give every priest the right and option to say the Tridentine Mass without approval from the Bishops. Time is of the essence here. The need to regain control and respect from the American Council is clearly overdo. Why is Rome afraid of the Bishop’s threats? I say let them leave. There are plenty of true apostles out there who would take their place under the proper conditions.The Tridentine Mass doesn’t need approval. It has never been disapproved. An indult was issued some time ago, leaving it up to local bishops to impliment it. The long await motu propio would presumably make it more readily available.