Documents Related to the 1962 Missale Romanum
Traditionis Custodes
The liturgical books promulgated by Saint Paul VI and Saint John Paul II, in conformity with the decrees of Vatican Council II, are the unique expression of the lex orandi of the Roman Rite.
It belongs to the Diocesan Bishop, as moderator, promoter, and guardian of the whole liturgical life of the particular Church entrusted to him, to regulate the liturgical celebrations of his diocese. Therefore, it is his exclusive competence to authorize the use of the 1962 Roman Missal in his diocese, according to the guidelines of the Apostolic See. – Articles 1 and 2
Latin – as found on the Holy See's website
English – Translation as found on the Holy See's website
Accompanying Letter of Pope Francis
Responsa ad dubia from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Quo Magis (optional Eucharistic Prefaces)
Latin (decree) – as found on the Holy See's website
English (decree) – Translation as found on the Holy See's website
Accompanying Note from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Cum Sanctissima (optional celebration of Saints since 1960)
Latin – as found on the Holy See's website
English – Translation as found on the Holy See's website
Accompanying Note from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Other Documents
Note: As of July 16, 2021, "previous norms, instructions, permissions, and customs that do not conform to the provisions" (art. 8) of Traditionis Custodes are abrogated. Please consult the liturgical office of your diocese for the proper application of these documents.
Summorum Pontificum
Latin – The final version of the Latin text, as printed in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis, vol. 99 (2007), pgs. 777-781
English – Translation as found on the Holy See's website
Accompanying Letter of Pope Benedict XVI
Universae Ecclesiae
Latin - Final version of the Latin text, as printed in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis, vol. 103 (2011), pgs. 413-420
English - Translation as found on the Holy See's website
Accompanying Note from the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei