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Apostolic Letter "Summorum Pontificum"

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On 7 July 2007, Pope Benedict XVI promulgated an Apostolic Letter on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the 1970 reform.

The decree will become effective on 14 September 2007.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, October 20 2009  
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His Holiness Benedict XVI was elected Pope on April 19, 2005, becoming the 264th successor of Saint Peter. The Pope performs three roles: he is the Bishop of Rome, Shepherd of the Universal Church and Head of State of Vatican City.