Pope Leo XIV Asks Parishes for Liturgy that Is ‘Sober in Its Solemnity’

Pope Leo asks for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’ while respecting popular piety

Vatican City, Nov 17, 2025 / 19:40 pm Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation, especially for lectors, while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for [...]

Pope Leo XIV asks parishes for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’

Pope Leo XIV addresses diocesan liturgy officials during an audience on Nov. 17, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 17, 2025 / 19:40 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation, especially for lectors, while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for attention to be paid to popular piety.While receiving participants in a course organize…

Help everyone access the Bible, including online, pope urges

Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time when young people spend so much time in “digital environments,” members of the Catholic Biblical Federation need to ask how they are fulfilling the Second Vatican Council’s mandate to give everyone access to the Bible, Pope Leo XIV said. “What does ‘easy access to Sacred Scripture’ mean in our time? How can we facilitate this encounter for those who have never heard the Word of God or w…

Help everyone access the bible, including online, Pope Leo XIV urges: 'The church draws life ... from the Gospel' - The Dialog

VATICAN CITY  — At a time when young people spend so much time in “digital environments,” members of the Catholic Biblical Federation need to ask how they are fulfilling the Second Vatican Council’s mandate to give everyone access to the Bible, Pope Leo XIV said. “What does ‘easy access to Sacred Scripture’ mean in our […]