In this document released December 18, 2021, the Congregation for Divine Worship (CDW) has tightened restrictions on the use of the Traditional Latin Mass, and banned the use of traditional rituals for Confirmation and Ordination. The Vatican document, signed by Archbishop Arthur Roche in his capacity as prefect of the CDW, is a response to questions that have arisen since the publication of the apostolic letter Traditionis Custodes by Pope Francis in July. The CDW states that these new rules have "the sole purpose of preserving the gift of ecclesial communion by walking together, with conviction of mind and heart, in the direction indicated by the Holy Father."