Scotland’s leading composer yesterday welcomed news that the Pope is to say a substantial part of the Mass at Bellahouston Park next Thursday in Latin.
James MacMillan said the decision by the Vatican proved that the negative attitude towards the Latin Mass from some members of the Scottish clergy, which came to light earlier this year at the time of the announcement of the Pope’s visit, had been unnecessary.
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