Liturgical abuse

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Anglican minister Vivian Schwanke De Oliveira in the entrance procession of the Mass for the installation of the archbishop of Chapecó in Brazil.

Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion

Feb 18, 2025

By Nathália Queiroz

The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.” Read more

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The bishops released a statement Aug. 15, 2024, the solemnity of the Assumption, condemning abuses during Mass and urging priests to take action.

Catholic bishops in Nigeria condemn liturgical abuses, call for immediate reforms

Aug 19, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Bishops expressed concern about a rising trend of deviations from established liturgical norms, warning that such practices are a source... Read more

A bishop and a priest exchange the sign of peace during Mass.

Rite of peace is not just a greeting or friendly gesture, nun explains

Apr 18, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The sign of peace is meant to express “the sincere desire to be reconciled among ourselves, to overcome all divisions... Read more

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Priest who offered Mass on inflatable lounge chair in sea: ‘I was perhaps imprudent’

Jul 27, 2022

By Courtney Mares

After photos of a shirtless Italian priest celebrating Mass in the sea using an inflatable lounge chair went viral this... Read more