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Pope's Reflection on Vatican II (Part 2)

"But it was as if there were two parallel liturgies: the priest with the altar-servers, who celebrated Mass according to the Missal, and the laity, who prayed during Mass using their own prayer books"

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Here is the second part of a Vatican translation of the reflection Benedict XVI gave last Thursday, Feb. 14, when he met with the clergy of Rome. The Holy Father delivered the reflection …

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Benedict XVI Encourages Study of Latin

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Benedict XVI is encouraging the study of Latin, noting that the ancient language has much to offer in the study of ancient and modern history. The Pope said this today, in Latin, after praying …

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What's Behind Liturgical Abuses?

Interview With Leader of Traditional Mass Community

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The bishop of a Brazilian community that celebrates the Mass according to the 1962 missal contends that abuses in the liturgy can be attributed to the lack of a serious spirituality. Bishop …

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"Summorum Pontificum" in the Seminary

Cardinal Rigali on Introducing Seminarians to the 1962 Missal

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Since Benedict XVI has said that the Mass celebrated according to the 1962 Roman Missal promulgated by Blessed John XXIII should be available to those who prefer it, seminarians should be …

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Australia Celebrates Letter on 1962 Missal

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Cardinal George Pell will be the first archbishop in the Sydney Archdiocese in 40 years to celebrate the Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal, reports the Oriens Foundation. The archbishop …

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Father Lombardi: Liturgy Draws Toward Unity

Says Papal Document Invites Reciprocal Openness

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Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi says Benedict XVI's "Summorum Pontificum" and the message accompanying it are a call to "enlarging the heart," reciprocal openness and reconciliation. The …

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Pope Explains Norms on Missal of 1962

Tells Bishops His Motivation Is Unity

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Benedict XVI made a move to reinforce unity within the Church with new norms that allow for wider celebration of the Roman Missal promulgated by John XXIII in 1962. The Vatican published …

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Papal Directives Permit John XXIII Missal

Will Be Used As Extraordinary Form

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Benedict XVI announced new norms that will allow the Roman Missal promulgated by Pope John XXIII in 1962 to be used as an extraordinary form of the liturgical celebration. The apostolic letter …

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Apostolic Letter Not a Reversal, Says Aide

Notes That Pope Is Leading Church Forward

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With his apostolic letter "Summorum Pontificum," Benedict XVI isn't intending to bring about liturgical revolution, says a Vatican spokesman. In comments to Vatican Radio on Saturday, Jesuit …

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Bishops Welcome "Summorum Pontificum"

Responses to Instructions on 1962 Missal

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Bishops are welcoming the letter of the Pope issued "motu proprio," on one's own initiative, concerning the expanded use of the Roman Missal promulgated by Pope John XXIII. The monthly …

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Widening Hearts, Restoring Unity

Father John Zuhlsdorf Analyzes "Summorum Pontificum"

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Benedict XVI's letter on the Roman Missal promulgated by Pope John XXIII is an opportunity for Church members to widen their hearts, according to liturgy expert Father John Zuhlsdorf. On …

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Papal Letter on 1962 Missal

"Summorum Pontificum"

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Here is a non-official English translation, issued by the Vatican Information Service, of Benedict XVI's apostolic letter "Summorum Pontificum," issued "motu proprio," on one's own initiative, …

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Explanatory Letter on "Summorum Pontificum"

"Growth and Progress, But no Rupture"

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Here is the Vatican translation of the letter Benedict XVI addressed to all the bishops of the world concerning his apostolic letter issued "motu proprio," "Summorum Pontificum," which was …

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Representatives from various episcopal conferences got a sneak peek at the much-awaited letter on the Tridentine Mass. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, presided over a …

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Cardinal Bertone on the Brazil Trip, and More

Interview With Vatican Secretary of State

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Benedict XVI's trip to Brazil received wide attention from the press, which oftentimes highlighted controversy. But the Vatican secretary of state says the media failed to cover more positive …

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