Hi Fellow Bloggers!
The Pope's document "Universae Ecclesiae" (Universal Church) is now published.
This document basically enforces the Pope's previous document, "Summorum Pontificum" (which was published 7July2007).
Pope Benedict XVI declares in Article 8 that "Summorum Pontificum" manifests his solicitude as Vicar of Christ and Supreme Pastor of the Universal Church and that the Pope has effectively guaranteed the Tridentine Latin Mass for all who ask for it.
In Article 13, it mentions that Bishops are to have the mens (mind) of the Holy Father as clearly expressed in "Summorum Pontificum".
In Article 21 Bishops are to offer the priests of their diocese the possibility of acquiring adequate preparation in saying the Latin Mass. This also applies to Seminaries.
In Article 29 it affirms the right to use the old formulas of the Sacraments (at least for Confirmation and Holy Orders).
This document was given at Rome on April 30, 2011 (the Feast of Pope St. Pius V in the new order).
In conclusion, the Pope has clearly declared his wishes that the Tridentine Latin Mass, complete with all the traditional Sacraments, be offered to all Catholics who desire it.
OK fellow Bloggers.
Take care. Be good.
God Bless you,
In Christ the King,
Michael the Lionheart
