When did the Catholic Church stop saying Mass in Latin? Why? What was the result?

Answer 1

My Church still offers Latin Mass on occasion so the Catholic Church didn't stop completely.

You can read more here: http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2000/0007bite.asp

Here's a tid bit of the article:
"The problem with Latin, of course, is that many people don’t understand it. But Latin has a venerable tradition. Pope John XXIII, when he convoked the Second Vatican Council, required that all the discussions, documents, and activities be carried on in Latin and refused any kind of simultaneous translation system. Pope John XXIII himself often spoke Latin and used Latin in the liturgy, just as our present Holy Father frequently celebrates Mass using the Latin language."

Answer 2

I believe the Church stopped saying mass in Latin in 1962 or 1963 after the Second Vatican Council. They thought that the mass should be understandable to the congregation and that they should be able to participate. Previously, only the altar boys would respond to the celebrant in Latin with memorized words that most didn't understand. The congregation often said the rosary during the mass since they, too, didn't understand what was being said. The result was that mass is now said in the congregation's native language.

Answer 3

Vatican ll, it was because most parishners could not speak nor understand the whole mass in latin. Some latin words and prayers are still said in latin. Basically they translated it in multiple languages\dilects so everyone could get the whole message less misunderstanding. Result folks understand the mass or I should say the words better more inclusive, less mystery. I personally like it better I have attended a Latin mass (Pope Pius parish) and normal Roman Catholic masses. I love the latin during the eucharistic celebration but I prefer seeing the priest face forward rather than his back (in latin masses the priest speaks in latin and faces the altar)

Answer 4

After the Second Vatican Council, around 1962 ("Vatican II"). They have not entirely stopped (High Mass on certain occasions is still said), but the standard masses are now in the local language. Many lament the loss of the "majesty,'" of the Latin Mass, but a LOT are tickled pink to be able to understand what is going on!

Answer 5

The end of widespread Mass in Latin came in the late 1960s due to the Second Vatican Council.

However, you still can find Catholic churches saying Mass according to the Tridentine (Latin) rite - they need to get special permission from the Bishop to do so.

Hope that helps...

Answer 6

Second Vatican Council of 1962-1965 decided people should hear the mass in their native tongue, so now the mass is said in all different languages, not all catholics agreed, Society of St. Pius X still say the mass in Latin

Answer 7

In the sixties, after the II Vatican Council. The reason is very simple. The church wanted the Mass to be easier to understand. Not everybody knew Latin.
The result, I am not qualified to talk about that. Ask a priest

Answer 8

I recall when in the early 60s it occurred. I was absolutely furious and found their intent made the world community segregated. Prior to the change, you could go to any church in any country and speak latin. Now we are in another country and cannot speak the language of he new RC Church. When I married in the RC Church back in 1974, I asked my pastor, could my ceremony be spoken in Latin. His response was "NO". All I could control was the organist, who sang all of my song choices in Latin. I liken the change from Latin to the various languages of the world. The comparison it draws, is the Tower of Babel. On that occasion all present could not longer understand each other, as they all started speaking a new language; result they fled to the four winds. I truly believe it was one of the biggest mistakes the Church has ever made. However, perhaps they do not want us to read Latin and determine for ourselves what our Church is preaching. At present, I guess you could call me a Rusty Catholic, as I no longer attend Mass. My siblings have drifted away as did my own father 10 years before he passed away. Whatever the reason, religion is based on what you believe to be true and how you live your life in truth. Religions have many names, but each person on this earth has his own opinion on what he/she believes in. Respect others as you would want to be respected. Give without receiving is a joyful thing to do. Patience, Tolerance, Respect are key to living a good life. YOU KNOW IN YOUR HEART WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG.

Answer 9

They did that iNDeed after the 2nd council because they wanted to connect more with the common people.
Luckily this didn't work and Church visits still drops in the most of Western Europe.
A radical group broke away from the Vatican over this issue.
I don't know how they're called in English but the new pope has already met with their leader to see if they can set their differences aside.

Answer 10

One of the e recent past POOPS figured it would bring in more people and thereby more dollars to the Vatican by holding the Abomination/Ritual in the language of the people.

It did not work because it removed some of th mystery from the Cult.

It divided that many faceted cult even further.