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Vatican rejects German bishops’ request for lay homilies at Mass
The Vatican has rejected a request from the German Bishops Conference to allow laypeople to preach the homily during the celebration of the Eucharist. Source: EWTN News.
Liturgical rites shape spiritual lives of believers: Pope
The rites and symbols of the liturgy are not arbitrary ceremonies but the means through which Catholics encounter God and are formed in faith, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Pope urges respect for ‘norms of the liturgy’
Pope Leo XIV has urged priests to respect the “norms of the liturgy” and not to make changes to the Mass “on their own initiative” in order to avoid confusing the faithful. Source: EWTN News.
Accessible Mass a reminder that every person has a place in Church
An Accessible Mass has been introduced at a New South Wales Central Coast church to welcome people of all abilities, including individuals and families living with disability, neurodiversity or additional needs.
Scholarship winner seeks to bring young people closer to God
Former religion teacher Jonathan McCallum will use an Australian Catholic University liturgical studies scholarship to inspire young people to grow closer to God through the liturgy and the sacraments. Source: Aurora News.
Pope urges liturgical unity, inclusion of Latin Mass faithful
Pope Leo XIV has called for renewed unity in the Church’s liturgical life, urging French bishops to seek “concrete solutions” to include Catholics attached to the Traditional Latin Mass while preserving communion. Source: EWTN News.
‘Mass for You at Home’ comes to the Pilbara
Easter is a time of joy, hope and celebration – and for the people of the Pilbara, it’s a special moment in television history. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
National centre for liturgical formation and training turns 10
Australia’s only national centre for liturgical formation and training has turned 10. Source: ACU.
Traditional Latin Mass celebrated in St Peter’s Basilica
In the presence of hundreds of priests and with lay faithful packed into the pews and standing along the walls, Cardinal Raymond Burke celebrated the traditional Latin Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: OSV News.