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Francis explained that he decided to restrict the Latin Mass because he was concerned its use was leading to division in the Church. Francis said he felt the more ancient mass was "being used in ...

In the last two years of his life, Pope Francis became preoccupied with the rites and rituals surrounding his funeral. What ...

as Pope Francis determined while he was still alive, are to focus primarily on Marian devotion, confession and liturgy. They will also maintain the traditional Gregorian chants and Latin liturgies.

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Cardinals attend a mass at the St Peter’s basilica before the start of the conclave in March 2013 - GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP ...