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Mercy in Action: Cardinal Burke Criticises Francis' HARSHENSS

gloria.tv | July 17, 2021


Cardinal Raymond Burke detected a number of flaws in Francis’ Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes (NCRegister.com, July 16).

He cannot, for instance, understand how the Novus Ordo could be the “unique expression" of the Church's liturgy as the new motu proprio alleges, because the Roman Rite has never ceased to exist. He also criticises that the Motu Proprio takes immediate effect, although it contains "many elements" that require study regarding its application.

Further, Burke has never witnessed the “gravely negative situation” as evoked by Francis in his accompanying letter. On the contrary, Burke declares that the faithful of the Roman Rite “have a profound love for the Church and for their pastors" and don't ascribe to a schismatic or sedevacantist ideology [unlike the Modernists whom Francis favours so much].

Burke finally notices Francis’ harsh tone and hopes that the faithful will not give way "to the discouragement which such harshness necessarily engenders."