liturgy
Popular Kenyan priest, suspended for rapping, hasn’t missed a beat with youth
By Tonny Onyulo — June 29, 2018
(RNS) — His rapping is drawing more youth to join the church. That, in turn, will have a positive impact on society, he said.
What would Jesus say? European Catholics grapple with Lord’s Prayer translations
By Tom Heneghan — January 31, 2018
Paris (RNS) — Welcome to the confusing world of Catholic translations, where linguistics, theology, ecumenism and power politics clash despite the church’s claim to universalism.
Listening to God’s word between Christmas and Lent
By Thomas Reese — January 12, 2018
(RNS) — This is “Ordinary Time" — a boring title for the part of the year that is not Advent, Christmas, Lent or Easter. But it is also an opportunity to be an extraordinary Catholic.
Reforming Catholic liturgy should be like updating software
By Thomas Reese — September 12, 2017
Over its 2,000-year history, the Catholic liturgy has constantly changed in response to new situations and cultures. Like the software we all use, it must continue to be updated and adjusted to the people and cultures of today.
Evensong sees a surge even as British church attendance declines
By Catherine Pepinster — August 30, 2017
(RNS) — From Westminster Abbey to small parish churches, the evensong service in Britain is attracting growing crowds of locals and tourists alike — some who come just for the music and atmosphere, others who appreciate the spirituality as well.
Pope rails against attempts to restore old-style Catholic worship
By Christopher Lamb — August 25, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — It’s not every day that Pope Francis chooses to invoke the full weight of his office. But when it comes to the furious internal rows over Catholic worship, he’s decided enough is enough.
Georgetown University apologizes for role in slave trade
By Adelle M. Banks — April 18, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) The day of remembrance, which includes a liturgy and the rededication of two buildings, came seven months after the university announced plans to mark its connections to the slave trade.
Turn your morning routine into a worship service
By Jonathan Merritt — March 17, 2017
How everything from making your bed to brushing your teeth can help you uncover the holy in your midst.
The ‘Splainer: Advent, not just another Christmas countdown
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 2, 2016
(RNS) Advent has its own songs and symbols and traditions, distinct from Christmas.
Video: Priest suspended for using hoverboard during Mass
By David Gibson — December 29, 2015
(RNS) Hoverboards are dangerous for kids but apparently they're also perilous for Catholic priests who get it into their heads that it might be a good idea to use one during Christmas Eve Mass.
The ‘Splainer: Episcopalians approve same-sex marriage liturgy
By Kimberly Winston — July 2, 2015
(RNS) The Episcopal Church voted to approve same-sex marriages Wednesday (July 1). Say what? Don't we all know at least one married, same-sex Episcopal couple? Let us 'Splain . . . .
Anglican head expresses concern about Episcopal vote on gay marriage
By Trevor Grundy — July 2, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) In a statement issued from Lambeth Palace in London, Welby said that the American church’s decision “will cause distress for some and have ramifications for the Anglican Communion as a whole, as well as for its ecumenical and interfaith resolutions.”
Music chief for pope’s Philly Mass quits in dispute with Archbishop Chaput
By David Gibson — June 2, 2015
(RNS) The head of liturgical music for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who was also to play a key role planning the huge outdoor Mass concluding Pope Francis’ trip to the U.S. in September, is resigning his post over differences with Archbishop Charles Chaput over musical style.
The legacies of John Paul II and John XXIII
By Amanda Murphy — April 22, 2014
(RNS) Religion News Service asked experts, biographers and theologians to assess the two popes who will be canonized on Sunday.
Atheist-turned-believer Sara Miles’ radical Ash Wednesday practice
By Jonathan Merritt — March 5, 2014
A former atheist in San Francisco decides to step out of her church and take Ash Wednesday to the streets.
