Bishop Athanasius Schneider: Cardinal Roche’s Liturgy Report Is “Manipulative” and Distorts History

An exclusive interview on Cardinal Arthur Roche’s most recent defense of Traditionis Custodes.

DIANE MONTAGNA

JAN 20, 2026

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ROME, 20 January 2026 — Bishop Athanasius Schneider has issued a forceful critique of a recent liturgy report prepared by Cardinal Arthur Roche, saying it relies on “manipulative reasoning” and “distorts historical evidence.”

The Cardinal’s two-page text—framed as a “careful theological, historical, and pastoral reflection”—was distributed to members of the Sacred College at a Jan. 7–8 consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV. Although it was not formally presented or discussed at the meeting due to time constraints, the report received significant pushback from clergy and faithful after its contents circulated in the media. 

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