About 140 people attended the Traditional Latin Mass in Detroit amid concerns over its future following a decision by Archbishop Edward Weisenburger to cut back on the rite, influenced by a 2021 edict from Pope Francis. Following Pope Francis's death, some supporters hope for changes that could restore access to the Latin Mass. Historically significant, this form of Mass faced modernization during the Second Vatican Council, and its practices differ notably from contemporary celebrations, appealing particularly to traditionalists within the Catholic community.
Incense and organ music wafted through the ornate sanctuary, built by Polish Catholics in the late 19th century. It was a beautiful sunny spring afternoon.
Backlash verging on panic followed in some quarters, with one critic calling it a bloodbath. Then on April 21, the pope died, throwing the plan back into question.
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