Unofficial translation of papal text
on use of Tridentine Mass

For more on the Latin Mass and the apostolic letter, Summorum Pontificum, including commentary from Bp. David Zubik, see the July 20, 2007 issue of The Compass.

• Pope Benedict XVI's letter to bishops regarding his apostolic letter, Summorum Pontificum (in English; from 7/7/2007)

• Text of the Summorum Pontificum letter in Latin

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