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Liturgy &Amp; Worship

An altar server holds a copy of the Roman Missal during Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alexandria, Va., in this 2011 file photo. The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has issued a decree formalizing changes Pope Francis made in canon law to recognize the primary responsibility of bishops, and not the congregation, for liturgical translations and cultural adaptations in the liturgy. (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec)

Vatican formalizes process for approving liturgical translations

Cindy Wooden|Oct 22, 2021|3 Min Read

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate a Byzantine Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at Mestská portová hala Square in Preov, Slovakia, Sept. 14, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

World

Francis condemns political use of religious symbols during Slovakia liturgy

Inés San Martín|Sep 14, 2021|3 Min Read

This is the cover of the program for Aug. 23, 2021, for the 71st National Liturgical Week in Cremona, Italy. In a message prepared on behalf of Pope Francis for the gathering, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, reflected on how the the COVID-19 pandemic confirmed changes previously underway in people's understanding and participation in Sunday Mass. (CNS photo/71st National Liturgical Week)

Faith

Pope encourages people to rediscover importance of Sunday liturgy

Carol Glatz|Aug 23, 2021|2 Min Read

Father Richard Munkelt celebrates a traditional Latin Mass July 1, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, N.Y. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Pope Francis issues restrictions on extraordinary form Masses in new motu proprio

Catholic News Agency|Jul 16, 2021|8 Min Read

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez sprinkles holy water on people holding palm fronds during Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles in this April 13, 2014, file photo. As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its first full year, the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments reminded bishops that the guidelines it issued last year for celebrating the Triduum and Easter liturgies would still be valid this year. (Victor Alemán)

Vatican reminds bishops of Holy Week guidelines during pandemic

Carol Glatz|Feb 17, 2021|4 Min Read

Pope Francis speaks in a video message Feb. 4, 2021, to an online conference on church music. The conference was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture. (CNS photo/Holy See Press Office)

Pope Francis hails musicians' 'new creativity' amid pandemic disruption

Catholic News Agency|Feb 4, 2021|3 Min Read

A priest elevates the host during a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City in 2020. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Pope Francis: Without liturgy, Christianity is without the whole of Christ

Courtney Mares|Feb 3, 2021|4 Min Read

Capuchin Franciscan Father William Winters proclaims the Gospel during Mass Dec. 8, 2015, at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, N.Y. The Vatican has issued recommendations for the Jan. 24 celebration of Sunday of the Word of God, including do's and don'ts about using sacred Scriptures.(CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Sacred Scripture needs to be respected, valued, Vatican says

Carol Glatz|Dec 21, 2020|3 Min Read

hymnody

'All are Welcome' not a welcome hymn at Mass, USCCB committee says

Catholic News Agency|Dec 10, 2020|6 Min Read

Pope Francis celebrates Mass according to the Zaire Use at St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 1, 2019. (Vatican Media via CNA)

Faith

Pope Francis: Inculturated Mass shows us the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Hannah Brockhaus|Dec 1, 2020|3 Min Read

A drive-in Mass at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Altadena in March 2020, before the complete shutdown of public Masses in the Archdiocese of LA.

LA parishes encouraged to hold outdoor services amid new restrictions

Angelus Staff|Jul 14, 2020|2 Min Read

A file photo shows some members of the Sistine Chapel Choir singing while maintaining social distancing as Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Mass was celebrated without the presence of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Sacred silence: Pandemic spurs innovation, appreciation for sacred music

Junno Arocho Esteves|Jun 25, 2020|4 Min Read

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