When Pope Francis celebrates Mass, there is no “buona sera,” no hugging, no such gestures, nothing of what makes him so authentic. For at Mass it’s not about him, it’s about the Mass. But it is otherwise at ceremonies…
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Pope Francis: Mass is celebration of a living memory, not just a social event
“It is so beautiful to be saved, that we must have a celebration!”
Read moreWhen Pope Francis adds to his prepared homily text
As is his style, Francis deviated from the prepared text when he delivered the homily. It is fascinating to see what changes he made.
Read moreIts official: the pope washed the feet of females at Holy Thursday Mass
A small folk group led the singing of hymns and the Mass parts to the accompaniment of a guitar. Vatican spokesman, Fr Federico Lombardi SJ, said the evening was an “extremely moving” experience.
Read morePope Francis says God is like a father and mother
“God is interested in every man and woman, like a good father and a good mother is interested in each child…” – Pope Francis
Read morePope Francis to Celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at Juvenile Prison
Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the juvenile prison ‘Casal del Marmo’ in Rome.
Read moreBenedict XVI: A Supremely Liturgical Pope
“In relation to the New English Translation of the Missal…it was the Holy Father who judged on the whole question of pro multis “for many,” “chalice” rather than “cup,” those are his particular judgments and his prerogative as the Pope. He showed a great interest in the process as it was unfolding …over ten years in the making.” – Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth
Read moreThe Liturgy in Pope Benedict’s Address to the Clergy of the City of Rome.
Vatican Radio’s report on Pope Benedict’s address to the parish clergy of Rome, in which he reminisced on Vatican II and ruminated on its significance, contains a couple of interesting sets of remarks on the liturgy.
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