Liturgy

Group says pope has authorized a traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter's Basilica

Cindy Wooden · September 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has given permission for U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter's Basilica during a pilgrimage in October.

Tiny Ottawa Catholic parish hires top former Anglican organist

Deborah Gyapong · September 8, 2025

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a tiny parish by Roman Catholic standards, has hired Matthew Larkin, one of Canada’s top organists and choir directors from the Anglican tradition.

Church adds Mass 'for care of creation' to missal

Justin McLellan · July 3, 2025

Catholic priests will now be able to celebrate Mass "for the care of creation" after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings for the Mass will be added to the Roman Missal.

Liturgical music can teach value of unity in diversity, Pope Leo says

Cindy Wooden · June 19, 2025

The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people's spirits as it subtly transmits a message about diversity and unity, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass: A new beginning rooted in tradition

Justin McLellan · May 16, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18.

A unified Easter in 2025

Could it be a step to unity?

Kimberley Heatherington · April 14, 2025

Does Easter belong to Jesus Christ, or to a calendar? For Pope Francis, the answer is clear.

Shared Easter an ecumenical opportunity

Luke Mandato · April 14, 2025

This Easter marks a rare occurrence for Christians as Catholic and Orthodox Churches celebrate the holy day on the same date, Sunday, April 20, for the first time in eight years.

Pope Francis urges liturgical experts to avoid 'unnecessary pomp' in Mass

Justin McLellan · February 28, 2025

Liturgical leaders in the church must serve as humble guides to prayer rather than be strictly focused on the application of rules, Pope Francis said.

Composer looks to reverse sacred music’s decline

Quinton Amundson · February 13, 2025

A celebrated Italian Catholic composer and conductor is dismayed with the “very strong decline of the standard of sacred music”.

Feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata added to universal calendar

Cindy Wooden · February 11, 2025

Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a "beacon of hope" and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so that her "Optional Memorial shall be celebrated by all on 5 September every year."