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Liturgy
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 Feb. 6–9 at the Jesuit Curia in Rome.
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?
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 a universal liturgy.
Pope Francis: In the Mass, Prioritize Awe Over Aesthetics
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged diocesan leaders to prioritize awe, evangelization, and silence before mere aesthetics in liturgical celebrations like the Mass.
Pope Francis Publishes Letter on Liturgy to Foster “power of the Christian celebration”
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Pope Francis: "It’s not possible to worship God while making the liturgy a battleground"
Pope Francis said that the liturgy should not be “a battleground” for “outdated issues.”
Ongoing Plenary of Catholic Bishops in Malawi Addressing “current practices” in Liturgy
Catholic Bishops taking part in the Annual Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are deliberating on emerging practices in Liturgical celebrations in the Southern African nation.
Pope Francis to Confer New Lay Ministries for First Time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The candidates come from three continents.
When Does Christmas Actually End?
Just how many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch, or remove the tree? Read on for some of the arguments for and against commonly agreed-upon end dates for Christmas.
Christmas Falls on a Saturday This Year. What Does That Mean for Mass Obligations?
This weekend, Latin rite Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass on both Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, and on the following day, Sunday, Dec. 26.
Sunday Mass Should Be the Culmination of all Parish Activities, Vatican Cardinal Says
After pandemic lockdowns led to the suspension of Catholic liturgies in many parts of the world, the Sunday Mass must be reaffirmed as the source and summit of parish life, the Vatican Secretary of State said in a message sent Monday on behalf of the pope.
Pope Francis Cautions against Misuse of Liturgy that Emphasizes on Ideology
“Let us not forget that a faith that is not inculturated is not authentic," Pope Francis said.
The Increasing Influence of Rome-based Pontifical Institute of Liturgy, Sant'Anselmo
The new secretary and undersecretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship both have studied at the Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo, an institute in Rome whose school of liturgy has had increasing influence in liturgical norms coming from the Vatican.
Pope Francis’ Opening of Lector and Acolyte Ministries to Women Explained
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin), modifying canon law regarding women’s access to the ministries of lector and acolyte. He also released a letter to Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Luis Ladaria explaining his reasoning for the decision.
“Liturgical inculturation in Congo” Shows Holy Spirit Gifts: Pope Francis in Book Preface
Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
