Liturgical abuse

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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