Cardinal Karl Lehmann of Mainz has criticised two major liturgical changes introduced by Pope Benedict XVI.
The former president of the German bishops' conference said that he
did not think the co-existence of the old-rite liturgy alongside the new
was a good idea, and that the proposed change in the German Missal from
saying Christ died "for all" to "for many" was a sign of Rome trying to
appease traditionalists.
He complained there were now more Tridentine Masses on offer than
there was demand for and questioned the motives of fans of the old-rite
Mass.
He said enthusiasm for the Tridentine Mass seemed to have "a lot
to do with prestige".
Lehmann also questioned why Rome was changing the translation of pro
multis to "for many", noting that Pope Benedict had said that both
translations were legitimate.