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February 18, 2021

Missal updated in Canada

An altar server holds a copy of the Roman Missal during Mass.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has agreed to adjust the English-language wording to the conclusion of the Collect (the opening prayer) in the Roman Missal approved for use in Canada.

Published in Canada
September 23, 2017

Editorial: Liturgical caution

Editorial: Liturgical caution

Pope Francis caused a buzz in the Catholic world on Sept. 9 when he announced a relaxation of the Vatican’s stranglehold on liturgical texts in favour of sharing responsibility with local bishops.

Published in Editorial
September 9, 2017

Pope amends church law on Mass translations, highlights bishops' role

An altar server holds a copy of a Roman Missal during Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alexandria, Va., in this 2011 file photo.

MEDELLIN, Colombia - In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops' conferences.

Published in Faith