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Understanding faith
I do not think that a crash course is necessary, for while he is not fluent he is competent. Whether he would choose to officiate in Latin I do not know
frankbeswick, on 05/14/2025

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DerdriuMarriner, on 05/14/2025

Understanding faith
Thank you for your comment below in answer to my previous observation and question.
So perhaps there may be Latin Masses where Pope Leo XIV officiates... ?!?
Without meaning or wishing any disrespect to the papacy or to the Pope, might Pope ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/14/2025

Understanding faith
Watch out for changes. Francis played down the Latin mass for fear it would be divisive, but Leo is thought to be more sympathetic to conservatives than Francis was and this may result in greater sympathy for the Latin liturgy.
frankbeswick, on 05/14/2025

Understanding faith
Thank you for your comment below in answer to my previous observation and question.
Is a Latin Mass a frequent occurrence in the Vatican or with papal appearances?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/13/2025

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DerdriuMarriner, on 05/13/2025

Understanding faith
There is no problem here. The lain mass does not require a Latin speaking pope. The church has Latin experts a plenty. I have met one, now deceased. This guy knew Latin and Greek to perfection.
frankbeswick, on 05/13/2025

Understanding faith
There is no problem here. The lain mass does not require a Latin speaking pope. The church has Latin experts a plenty. I have met one, now deceased. This guy knew Latin and Greek to perfection.
frankbeswick, on 05/13/2025

Understanding faith
Re-reading this wizzley at this time caused me to consider how its content describes and directs me.
That "Habemus papam!" additionally causes me to consider how this content describes and directs Pope Leo XIV.
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DerdriuMarriner, on 05/12/2025

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DerdriuMarriner, on 05/07/2025

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