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Vatican’s liturgy czar rejects German Church’s plans for laity to preach homilies, conduct baptisms
Cardinal Arthur Roche also said allowing laypeople to regularly perform baptisms goes against canon law. Read more
The prayer of absolution will change for US Catholics in 2023. Here’s how
The changes are subtle, and the essential formula will stay the same. Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
In 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes. Read more
Vatican invites Catholics to pray for peace in Good Friday liturgy
The Vatican’s liturgy office said it would not be issuing COVID-19 guidelines for Holy Week liturgies this year. Read more
FSSP: New liturgy document 'does not directly address' former Ecclesia Dei communities
One of the largest traditional societies of apostolic life responded to the latest document issued by the Congregation for Divine... Read more
Vatican liturgy office issues guidelines for catechist ministry
Pope Francis created the instituted lay ministry of catechist in May. Read more
Vatican issues decree clarifying responsibilities for translation of Latin liturgical texts
Archbishop Roche said: ‘The great task of translation ... falls to the bishops.’ Read more
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The increasing influence of the liturgical school Sant’Anselmo in the Vatican
The new secretary and undersecretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship both have studied at the Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo,... Read more
Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief
Archbishop Arthur Roche said he was optimistic about people returning to Mass after the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Arthur Roche as successor to Cardinal Sarah
The English archbishop has worked in the Vatican’s divine worship congregation since 2012. Read more
Pope Francis hints at imminent changes in the Roman Curia
Multiple sources have told CNA that Pope Francis told the Italian bishops that there will soon be a new prefect... Read more
Vatican adds seven invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Congregation for Divine Worship said "it appeared opportune to update the Litany in honor of Saint Joseph, approved by... Read more
Pope Francis may soon appoint Cardinal Sarah's successor
The appointment of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s successor as prefect of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of... Read more
Visitation at Vatican’s liturgy office before Cardinal Sarah’s successor announced
An Italian bishop is carrying out a visitation at the Vatican’s liturgy office less than a month after Cardinal Robert... Read more
Who might be Cardinal Sarah's successor?
After Robert Cardinal Sarah's retirement as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of Sacraments, the big... Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Robert Sarah's resignation from divine worship congregation
Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and... Read more
Holy Week 2021: Vatican issues guidelines for Catholics amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions
The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of... Read more
US bishops adjust liturgical translation following concern of CDW
The US bishops' conference last week decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman Missal,... Read more
Ash Wednesday 2021: Vatican offers guidance on ash distribution amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Vatican gave guidance Tuesday about how priests can distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Vatican’s liturgy congregation stresses importance of Sunday of the Word of God
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation issued a note Saturday encouraging Catholic parishes around the world to celebrate the Sunday of the... Read more
