Questions about liturgy: Touching the Tabernacle or Monstrance

Jul 27, 2024 17:58

ZENIT Staff

Touching the Tabernacle or Monstrance

Recently rumors have been flying that Pope Francis is preparing to impose stringent restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass

Starting from the first Sunday of Advent in 2024, parishes in England, Wales, and Scotland will begin using a newly approved Lectionary

The root of the problem laid in the refusal of one of the 36 dioceses to adopt the new modality of the Holy Qurbana, the Eucharistic Rite

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church•Pope Francis

40 British celebrities, nobles, politicians and artists ask the Pope, in The Times, not to limit traditional Mass any more

Author of Downton Abbey series, Princess of Kent, Andrew Lloyd Webber and 40 other signatures support a letter published in the London newspaper The Times.

Jul 04, 2024 17:43

Elizabeth Owens

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Final Commendation at a Funeral Mass

Those priests who said that the final commendation is reserved to the presiding priest, and not the deacon, are indeed correct. This is not something that should normally be done even though there might be some exceptional pastoral circumstances

Jun 30, 2024 13:15

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Francis

Pope’s embrace of the traditional Catholic world: he will give audience to institute that celebrates with 1962 Missal

Following the audience, it was revealed that Pope Francis invited Monsignor Wach to return for another meeting, this time with all members of the Institute and the Sisters, whom he will gladly receive in a future audience. This invitation is unusual, as the Pope has not previously received an entire institute of traditional orientation.

Jun 25, 2024 17:52

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship

Archbishop of Melbourne asks for permission for traditional mass in cathedral: Vatican answers «no» and these are the reasons why

Full text of the letter-response from the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments to the Archbishop of Melbourne regarding a dispensation to celebrate Mass according to the pre-1962 missal in the cathedral of the archdiocese.

Jun 18, 2024 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: When to Bless Water

Appendix II of the Roman Missal mentions that the blessing of water may take place during Mass on Sundays. Can one bless water using these prayers at Masses said on days other than Sundays?

Jun 18, 2024 17:12

ZENIT Staff

In what sense is the Bible the Word of God in human words? Pope Leo XIV responds

Pope’s general audience, February 4, 2026, on “Sacred Scripture: God’s Word in human words”

Leo XIV Prepares for a 2026 of Key Trips: Peru and Africa on the Horizon. Here Is All That Is Known

Peru will not be the only significant stop. The Vatican is also working on what will be Leo XIV’s first African visit as Pope. Although there is still no official schedule, two countries have already publicly confirmed their inclusion: Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

Questions about liturgy: Touching the Tabernacle or Monstrance

Does anyone who attends traditional Latin Mass accept the Pope? Scientific study reveals 5 impressive facts (against common beliefs)

Questions about liturgy: Incensing a Deacon at Solemn Vespers

Questions about liturgy: Position of Fingers After the Consecration

10 short questions and answers on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod on Synodality 2024

Vatican approves new lectionary for Advent in England, Wales and Scotland

Last Minute Liturgical Agreement Avoids Catholic Schism in India

40 British celebrities, nobles, politicians and artists ask the Pope, in The Times, not to limit traditional Mass any more

Questions about liturgy: Final Commendation at a Funeral Mass

Pope’s embrace of the traditional Catholic world: he will give audience to institute that celebrates with 1962 Missal

Archbishop of Melbourne asks for permission for traditional mass in cathedral: Vatican answers «no» and these are the reasons why

Questions about liturgy: When to Bless Water