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What does it mean to 'actively participate' in Mass?
In 1903, Pope St. Pius X wrote that it was the liturgy where the laity acquire the Christian spirit “from its foremost... Read more
Indoor events, public Masses again suspended by California governor’s order
With coronavirus cases spiking in California, the governor has issued new orders banning indoor events including public Masses in much... Read more
Why some Catholic churches in England are struggling to resume public Masses
When the government permitted churches in England to resume public Masses July 4, Fr. Rick McGrath faced a difficult dilemma. Read more
Tucson diocese again halts public Masses to curb rise of coronavirus cases
As cases of COVID-19 spike in Arizona, the Diocese of Tucson has once again suspended the public celebration of Mass... Read more
Livestream installer: it’s ‘an absolute privilege’ to bring Mass to locked-down Catholics
When Paul Fulgoni heard the news about the coronavirus pandemic spreading across Europe, he decided that his small electronics company... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ's healing love
Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of Lord, Pope Francis said in... Read more
CDC removes faith guidance discouraging choirs, shared cups
The Trump administration has removed guidance on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website which discouraged, among other... Read more
‘Dial-a-Mass’ service is a godsend for Catholics without internet
A new “dial-a-Mass” service enabling Catholics with no internet connection to listen to Sunday Masses is proving a success, an... Read more
How some parishes are slowly bringing back public Masses
On Sunday, March 15, Nebraskans in the Diocese of Lincoln still had a choice of whether or not they wanted... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Italy from May 18
Dioceses in Italy can resume the celebration of public Masses beginning Monday, May 18, under conditions issued Thursday by the... Read more
Italy's bishops criticize state for keeping public Mass ban
Italy’s bishops have criticized Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte for failing to lift the ban on public Masses. Read more
Boise bishop bans 'ad orientem' posture in 'ordinary form' Masses
The Bishop of Boise told priests last month that Mass in the diocese should not be celebrated in the ad... Read more
Why have Mass with no one there?
With public liturgies suspended in over 100 dioceses across the United States, CNA spoke to experts about the power and... Read more
Diocese of Rome cancels all public Masses, announces day of fasting and prayer
The Diocese of Rome has canceled all public Masses until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement... Read more
Understanding the liturgy can be transformative, Cardinal Parolin says
A better understanding of the meaning and symbolic language of the Church’s liturgy, especially the Mass, will help Catholics encounter... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist is Jesus alive
On the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis said that Jesus gave the Church the Eucharist for the salvation of... Read more
Sri Lanka holds first public Masses since Easter attacks
The Sri Lankan Catholic Church on May 12 held its first public Sunday Masses since suicide bombers claimed more than... Read more
How this priest came to celebrate Mass on the set of ‘Unplanned’
When a film crew arrived in the small college town of Stillwater, Oklahoma last spring, few residents realized exactly what... Read more
Scottish bishop: Eulogies belong at the funeral reception, not Mass
The funeral Mass is an important moment of prayer and faith after the death of a loved one - but... Read more
What it's like to assist at Mass with the pope
What is it like to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Pope Francis during the celebration of the Mass? Read more
