Traditionis Custodes (TC) was, besides Francis’ main responsibility, a scheme of the Italian bishops, French Father Claude Barthe told Rorate-Caeli.blogspot.com (July 30).
Bishops in America and France, where the Roman Rite is more prevalent, were surprised about TC and reacted with moderation.
Barthe reveals that Parolin's Secretariat of State - which is Francis' prolonged arm - “led all of this” but was “extremely discreet.” Requests were made, likely by Ladaria (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith), to postpone TC so “as not to start a new liturgical war in the Church.”
The names of the main culprits are: Bergoglio, Parolin, his substitute Peña Parra, Versaldi (Catholic Education), in collaboration with representatives of Liturgy, Clergy, Bishops, and Secretariat of State who participated in Anti-Mass meetings.
Another major lobby group came from Italy, where young priests only now wake up, celebrate the Roman Rite, and adopt Catholic ideas.
A main reason for the hatred against …More