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Mexican bishops clarify: there is no ‘Mayan rite’
Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved "Mayan rite" of the... Read more
Vatican approves liturgical adaptations for Indigenous communities in Mexico
According to Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel, this decision transforms certain Indigenous expressions into “liturgy of the Church.” Read more
New translations of texts used for Eucharistic adoration to go into effect in December
The new translation of the ritual book also affects any other distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass, which may... Read more
From the Latin Mass to the novus ordo: How did the Mass change?
What exactly changed in the liturgy when the Catholic Church introduced the “ordinary form” of the Mass? Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Without liturgical reform there is no reform of the Church’
The pope recalled Vatican II’s objective of renewing the Church’s “fundamental dimensions” such as “spiritual, pastoral, ecumenical, and missionary” work. Read more
Vatican worship dicastery’s meeting to focus on proper liturgical formation, implementation
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments announced that its annual plenary assembly will be held... Read more
Pope Francis confirms new head of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Pope Francis has confirmed a new head of the Syro-Malabar Church, the largest Eastern Catholic church in India. Read more
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you take the tree down and remove the decorations? Read more
Dissenting priests in Syro-Malabar Church protest Pope Francis’ Christmas deadline
Tensions have risen in the Eastern Catholic Church in the Indian state of Kerala as the deadline approaches to implement... Read more
Cardinal Sarah addresses First African Congress on liturgy
Cardinal Robert Sarah recently cautioned against the overuse of cultural elements over Christian ones during liturgical celebrations. Read more
Prizewinning National Eucharistic Revival hymns released for use in parishes
The sheet music for the official hymns of the upcoming National Eucharistic Revival was made available online last week. Read more
Mexican bishops submit ‘Indigenous liturgical adaptations’ to the Vatican for approval
The liturgical adaptations approved by the CEM include incensing, a “senior layperson” role, and ritual dance. Read more
Pope Francis: In the Mass, prioritize awe over aesthetics
“We must rediscover and value silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Saint Pius V teaches us to seek truth, pray the rosary
This year marks the 450th anniversary of the death of Saint Pius V on May 1, 1572. Read more
Arlington bishop curtails Traditional Latin Masses
Thirteen parishes must stop offering Traditional Latin Masses come Sept. 8. Read more
Priest who offered Mass on inflatable lounge chair in sea: ‘I was perhaps imprudent’
After photos of a shirtless Italian priest celebrating Mass in the sea using an inflatable lounge chair went viral this... Read more
Indian archbishop asked to resign over escalating liturgical dispute
The dispute over the celebration of a unified liturgy in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church has led to the resignation of... Read more
Beauty, truth, and unity: Why Pope Francis is so concerned with the liturgy
Why is the way liturgy is celebrated so important to Pope Francis? In a word, because he is concerned about... Read more
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Read more
Pope Francis urges Sicily’s Catholic priests to be moral guides — but to drop the lace
Noting that he has seen photos from Masses in Sicily, the pope appeared to comment on the use of lace... Read more
