Louis Varrecchio of CNA: After some initial confusion, the picture is becoming more clear, and let’s just say, it ain’t real pretty.
In his interview with Tornielli, Fr. Apollonio said, “Fr. Lombardi has clearly stated that the decisions taken regarding our Institute are not a disavowal of the Motu Proprio[Summorum Pontificum.] However, …”
Please allow me to translate thesecarefully chosen words:
In spite of Fr. Lombardi’s claim to the contrary, the restriction being placed on the traditional liturgy is precisely that, a restriction, the likes of which are expressly nullified in Summorum Pontificum wherein it states with regard to the celebration of the ancient rite, “The priest has no need for permission from the Apostolic See or from his Ordinary.” Full report is here.
