The Remnant (newspaper)

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The Remnant is a newspaper published twice a month in the United States of America from a traditional Catholic viewpoint. It is not affiliated with any particular group, although it is sympathetic to the late Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and the Society of St. Pius X.

[edit] History

The aftermath of Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) brought many changes in the Catholic Church, several of which occured in the Mass and the Sacraments. This lead to a dispute between many Catholics. The Remnant was a result of a dispute between Walter Matt and Alphonse Matt, with Walter opposing the changes and Alphonse supporting them. Walter Matt left The Wanderer, which was left under the guidence of Alphonse, to start the Remnant in 1967, two years before the most sweeping changes were instituted. The paper was formed in Mr Matt's words, as a "reaction to what he saw took the form of a Catholic newspaper called The Remnant."

The Remnant considers itself as the "leading journal of the counterrevolution, which seeks to restore the traditions of the Church to their rightful place and honor in the Church--especially the Latin Tridentine Mass." It serves as a forum for Catholics who, in their words, oppose "that which in any way contradicts the infallible teachings and immutable traditions of the Catholic Church."

The Remnant is now edited by Mr. Matt's youngest son, Michael J. Matt. Many leading traditionalists, including Thomas Woods and Christopher Ferrara, write for the paper on a regular basis.