Definition of Latin rite
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: forms of Christian worship and liturgy utilizing Latin in their expression and employed predominantly in the Roman Catholic Church of the West
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: the part of the Roman Catholic Church that employs Latin liturgies
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“Latin rite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latin%20rite. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.
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