US EditionTraditional Pentecost Pilgrimage Comes in Middle of Heated TLM Discussion in French Church
- More than 19,000 young Catholic pilgrims are expected to participate in the traditional Latin Mass journey from Paris to Chartres, taking place from June 7 to 9, 2025, and organized annually by Notre-Dame de Chrétienté.
- The pilgrimage follows heightened Vatican scrutiny after Pope Francis issued the 2021 motu proprio Traditiones Custodes, which restricts the Traditional Latin Mass and delegates authority to local bishops.
- This year’s pilgrimage rapidly filled registration in five days, reflecting a record participation with an average pilgrim age of 20 and ongoing tensions over liturgical norms between organizers and French bishops.
- Bishop Philippe Christory of Chartres authorized priests to celebrate confessions and Mass in the Tridentine rite during the pilgrimage, while emphasizing that final decisions rest with the pope and liturgical authority lies with diocesan bishops.
- The pilgrimage continues to promote faith through the Traditional Latin Mass despite regulatory challenges, while organizers prepare for expanding participation beyond the current record of 19,000 pilgrims.
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From June 7th to 9th, the conservative Catholic youth found themselves on the roads between Paris and Chartres for a weekend enraged by the rhythm of the "Ave Maria" and the Masses in Latin. They will be 19,000, a steadily rising figure that translates the appeal of young Christians for a rigorist practice of their religion.
A pilgrimage of 19,000 traditionalists gathered Chartres, until Monday. Masses were celebrated there according to the ancient rite, which made the Vatican treacherous... but explained the success.
Record 19,000 young Catholics to walk Paris-Chartres pilgrimage amid Vatican scrutiny
Eighteen thousand pilgrims make their way to Chartres through the French fields at sunrise during the 2024 Paris to Chartres pilgrimage. / Credit: Notre-Dame de Chrétienté Vatican City, Jun 5, 2025 / 11:15 am (CNA). Over 19,000 young Catholics ... [...]
Record 19,000 young Catholics to walk Paris-Chartres pilgrimage
Eighteen thousand pilgrims make their way to Chartres through the French fields at sunrise during the 2024 Paris to Chartres pilgrimage. / Credit: Notre-Dame de Chrétienté Vatican City, Jun 5, 2025 / 11:15 am (CNA). Over 19,000 young Catholics will walk from Paris to Chartres this weekend in what has become France’s largest traditional pilgrimage — but this year’s journey unfolds under unprecedented Vatican scrutiny.Organized by the French Notre…
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