The Italian journal, “Il Giornale” is reporting that Pope Leo is reversing Pope Francis’ use of a small number of cardinals to advise him and returning to consulting with the entire College of Cardinals. The first meeting for advice will be in January. I had reported, by clairvoyance, that this meeting more than likely would address the liturgical crisis of discontinuity with the papacies of St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI that Pope Francis had initiated with His Holiness most flawed Motu Proprio ever to come from a Pontiff of the Holy Roman Church, Traditionis Custodis! And of course, reports are that I was correct, praised be Jesus Christ!
Diane Montagna translates portions of the “Il Giornale” article and it is good news:
ROME, 16 December 2025 — In a Christmas letter to the Sacred College, Pope Leo XIV has reportedly set out the agenda for his forthcoming consistory with Cardinals, with Church governance, synodality, and the sacred liturgy taking center stage.
Leo XIV has in fact taken pen and paper to write to his brothers, to whom he intends to restore that original role as principal collaborators in the governance of the universal Church, a role that was significantly diminished during the years of the Bergoglian pontificate.
In his letter, Leo XIV also mentions synodality, which in many ways served as the manifesto of the Bergoglian pontificate, but which the current Pope interprets in his own manner. For Prevost, the ultimate outcome of synodality is communion.
This same perspective also frames the final topic outlined in the letter setting the agenda for the forthcoming consistory: the liturgical question.
We know how the liturgy has become—especially after the promulgation of Traditionis custodes in 2021—the principal battleground between different ecclesial sensibilities. The January consistory could thus provide an opportunity for the cardinals to engage one another on the stance to be adopted towards the increasingly numerous ‘traditionalist’ faithful who recognize the Second Vatican Council yet wish to continue celebrating the so-called Tridentine Mass.”
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I don't necessarily await the discussions in question with great optimism.
Though I am interested to shoot off on a tangent--sedevacantists and papal maximalists/voluntarists are an interesting instance of "horseshoe" theory. That is to say, they both apply similar fundamental (erroneous) premises about the papacy, reach the opposite conclusions, and yet similarly end up, sooner or later, with falsification of significant portions of the Church's truth claims.
Nick
"The January consistory could thus provide an opportunity for the cardinals to engage one another on the stance to be adopted towards the increasingly numerous ‘traditionalist’ faithful who recognize the Second Vatican Council yet wish to continue celebrating the so-called Tridentine Mass."
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In a different post today on Father's blog, we read:
"Thus, in recent years, a generation of "bi-ritualists" has emerged, Catholics who appreciate both missals, far removed from the historical divisions between traditionalists and those who follow the Second Vatican Council. "
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Traditionis Custodes proved necessary and meaningful in regard to the massive problems that Pope Francis had inherited following Summorum Pontificum's release.
It is wonderful that reports have indicated the following:
An increasing amount of Faithful attached to the TLM have distanced themselves from "traditionalists" who have long attacked the Council/Holy Mass of Pope Saint Paul VI.
TLM/Holy Mass of Pope Saint Paul VI "bi-ritualists" have rejected the liturgical warmongering related to SSPX/Peter Kwasniewski/Rorate Caeli/The Remnant, etc., radtrad, "Novus Bogus" types.
May "bi-ritualists" continue to accept the holy, merciful correction that Pope Francis had desired.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
Certainly you miswrote! They accept SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM and its pastoral wisdom and solicitude and long for the day of the suppression of the cruel, authoritarian TC.
May "bi-ritualists" continue to accept the holy, merciful correction that Pope Francis had desired.
LOL - it was cruel and evil not a "merciful correction!"
Well it appears New York caught a break with the appointment of Bishop Hicks as its new archbishop:
"Bishop Ronald Hicks and the Latin Mass
Bishop Ronald Hicks has been noted for his commitment to the Latin Mass and liturgical life within his diocese. His approach to the Mass has been characterized by a focus on sacramental life and the promotion of adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Hicks has been involved in the National Eucharistic Revival, which is a significant initiative by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His leadership in Joliet has allowed the diocese to continue its ordinary life linked to the Traditional Latin Mass without drastic measures, contrasting with the approach of some other dioceses governed by prelates of a previous generation. This approach has been highlighted by the faithful in Joliet, emphasizing the centrality of the Eucharist and liturgical reverence in his episcopate"
Dolan submitted his resignation earlier this year whereas the corrupt, nasty Cupich of Chicago submitted his nearly two years ago. It is stunning that he has not been replaced yet. I think the clowns in Detroit and Charlotte should begin to worry!
I am thankful that..."They accept SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM..."
Traditionis Custodes, a wise and merciful document, would have been unnecessary had there been widespread acceptance of Summorum Pontificum.
In widespread fashion, Trad Inc., rejected, in particular, the following teachings from holy Pope Benedict XVI:
"There is no contradiction between the two editions of the Roman Missal. In the history of the liturgy there is growth and progress, but no rupture.
"Needless to say, in order to experience full communion, the priests of the communities adhering to the former usage cannot, as a matter of principle, exclude celebrating according to the new books.
"The total exclusion of the new rite would not in fact be consistent with the recognition of its value and holiness."
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Deo gratias that "in recent years, a generation of "bi-ritualists" has emerged, Catholics who appreciate both missals, far removed from the historical divisions between traditionalists and those who follow the Second Vatican Council."
Those are folks with whom Pope Leo XIV can move forward in holy, successful fashion.
May radtrads...folks who have mocked the Holy Mass as the "Novus Bogus"...who have waged war against the Council/Holy Mass of Pope Saint Paul VI...give way to pro-Vatican II, pro-Holy Mass of Pope Saint Paul VI, "bi-ritualists."
Pax.
Mark Thomas
Good grief, this is fantasyland stuff. The comparison to Ri Chun Hee is more apt by the day.
And do note how MT tries to attach all TLM devotees to the likes of the SSPX, Verecchio, etc… until he doesn’t. Accepts them as correct… until that’s inconvenient to MT’s chosen correct opinion. Truly bizarre, if not simply malignantly dishonest.
Nick
MT, you will have credibility when you finally call out the true threat to Vatican II and today’s Church, the progressive heterodox who have infiltrated the so-called Synodal way at the Vatican, Germany and throughout the world. The are the true radicals, radically opposed to Jesus Christ. Synodality is their god. They are neo pagans.
Mark Thomas,
And will also call on the progressives in the Church to accept that there is no contradiction between the two editions of the Roman Missal, and thus ask for a removal of all restrictions on the celebration according to the former Missal?
Continuing with the "everything a pope writes is flawless, wise, and tremendous, even when they mutually contradict each other" hypothesis, I see.
Nick
When I refer to the Novus Ordo as the Novus Bogus, I am in good company, which includes Pope Benedict himself, who called it a “a fabrication, a banal on-the-spot product.”
Anthony, to their shame, more than a few progressives rejected Pope Benedict XVI's liturgical-related teachings.
As to the notion that progressives should "ask for a removal of all restrictions on the celebration according to the former Missal."
The Church operates in line with Traditionis Custodes. Therefore, is it appropriate to "ask for a removal of all restrictions on the celebration according to the former Missal?
Let us wait upon Pope Leo XIV's rulings in regard to matters liturgical.
Pax.
Mark Thomas
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