Can we now, at long last, begin to talk frankly and openly about the problems with the translation?
Pope Francis
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Cardinal Cupich: Pope Francis’ Mass translation change another sign that Vatican II endures
Cardinal Cupich said the pope is making clear that Vatican II documents are authoritative and permanent.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 4: Do not be afraid of renewal, pope says in Medellín
“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”
Posted inFaith
A liturgical expert explains Pope Francis’ change to Mass translation rules
This latest document may not be a bombshell but it is certainly a significant change in direction with regard to who has responsibility for liturgical translations.
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Pope Francis gives local bishops more responsibility for Mass translations
These changes rebalance the relationship between the Vatican and local bishops’ conferences in favor of greater local control.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 3: On ‘sacred ground’ of suffering, pope prays for reconciliation
The pope’s third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.
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Report: Movie on historic papal election to debut on Netflix
Game of Thrones actor Jonathan Price will play Pope Francis in the upcoming Netflix film.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 2: Defend life, promote peace, pope tells Colombians
“Jesus scatters and destroys all this darkness with the command he gives to Peter” to “put out into the deep sea.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Steve Bannon says Catholics “need illegal aliens to fill the churches”
Former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration, accusing bishops of supporting immigrants out of “economic interest.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis can play “a fundamental role” in bringing peace to Colombia, professor says
‘I hope that we overcome the fratricidal conflict that has marked the history of our country for two centuries.’