Analysis on The Latin Mass movement

2 published pieces, newest first.

The SSPX episcopal consecrations of 2026
Was the SSPX excommunicated for ‘fidelity’? What the 2026 documents give as the grounds
Remnant headlines framed the SSPX excommunications as punishing fidelity and as part of a plan to ‘cancel Catholicism’. The Holy See’s published texts state different grounds and a different aim.
About: The RemnantMichael J. Matt
October 10, 202613 min read
BriefYoung Catholics and the Latin Mass
Do most young French priests celebrate the Traditional Mass? What the IFOP survey measured
Rorate Caeli and Fr. Z reported that a majority of French priests aged 25–34 now celebrate the Traditional Mass. In IFOP’s published results, 6% of them celebrate only in the older rite; the 55% adds together several answers, mostly from priests who prefer the ordinary form.
About: Rorate CaeliJohn Zuhlsdorf
October 9, 20269 min read

Was the SSPX excommunicated for ‘fidelity’? What the 2026 documents give as the grounds