The New Yorker23d
The Pope’s Role Has Changed in Our Time. But Has the Church?
After Pius’s death, in October, 1958, Roncalli was elected Pope and took the name John ... The transition from the Latin Mass to a new rite in local languages began in 1964.
Reuters26d
Latin America prays for Francis, region's first pope
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 22 (Reuters) - People across Latin America prayed ... the Atlantic coasts attended masses, lighted candles and said prayers individually for the pope's recovery.
The Australian Financial Review23d
Lost opportunity that might have reshaped the Catholic Church
When Pope Pius XII’s nose fell off it was awkward ... The reforms that followed were footling, not revolutionary. Latin mass was ditched. New musical choices were allowed.