Pope Leo XIV Authorizes Traditional Latin Mass at Vatican: Bridging Catholic Church Divisions

Oct 24, 2025 09:03 pm CST

Pope Leo XIV has authorized a traditional Latin Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, reversing restrictions imposed by Pope Francis in a significant gesture toward conservative Catholics. This move represents the pontiff's strategic effort to heal deep divisions within the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church while balancing progressive reforms with traditional values.