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A bishop and a priest exchange the sign of peace during Mass.

Rite of peace is not just a greeting or friendly gesture, nun explains

Apr 18, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The sign of peace is meant to express “the sincere desire to be reconciled among ourselves, to overcome all divisions... Read more

A bishop and a priest exchange the sign of peace during Mass.

Stop chatting during the Sign of Peace, says Brazilian bishop

Aug 11, 2015

The sign of peace during Mass is not a time for congratulations or small talk, but a prayerful time to... Read more

The sign of peace is exchanged at a Mass said at Holywell, Wales, July 6, 2014.

Vatican announces desire for more restrained sign of peace at Mass

Jul 31, 2014

The Congregation for Divine Worship, in a recent circular letter, announced that the placement of the sign of peace within... Read more

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