Francis Effect: Washington Cardinal Parades in Empty Church
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Until the publication of Francis' Traditionis Custodes, the church was a thriving Roman Mass parish, writes "DC Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass" (pictured right).
In September 2022, Gregory, with blind obedience, banned all Roman Masses in parish churches, allowing only three places to continue. Until then, 400 faithful routinely attended morning Mass at St Mary's. Then, in 2022, Gregory refused invitations, even from priests, to attend a local Roman Mass.
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