Notes on "Can Pope Francis Ban the Latin Mass?" Presentation by Michael Lofton
This post contains my notes on Michael Lofton’s Video “Can Pope Francis Ban the Latin Mass? More Than 5 Quotes.” This post is a summary of his content, all credit goes to him. I provide the sources I used which may slightly differ from the video due to translation variance. The Answer Short Answer: Yes The Magisterium affirms that the Pope can discontinue the Missal of 1962 (M62) and replace it with the Missal of 1969 (M69) NOTE: Possible because M69 is not a different rite than M62 This is a different question than should the Pope discontinue the Latin Mass Magisterium on Papal Authority and the Liturgy Council of Trent Session 21, Chapter 21: It furthermore declares, that this power has ever been in the Church, that, in the dispensation of the sacraments, their substance remaining untouched, it might ordain, or change, what things soever it might judge most expedient for the profit of those who receive, or for the veneration of the said sacraments, according to the variety of circumstances, times, and places....