Health Update on Pope Francis and Historical Background on Recent Popes

Pope Francis diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, remains hospitalized for treatment. History of recent popes including Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II. Pope Pius XII criticized for lack of support for Jews during World War II.

Pope Francis restricts celebration of Traditional Latin Mass

Pope Francis denounces arguing about liturgical details, restricts celebration of Traditional Latin Mass, emphasizes importance of holding onto liturgical traditions, bans use of traditional form in Catholic parishes, contrasts with Pope Benedict XVI's more inclusive approach, Vatican website and Code of Canon Law emphasize importance of Latin in liturgy, Pope Francis justifies reversal by claiming pastoral kindness was exploited to widen gaps and encourage disagreements.